Mitchell Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Bakersville, NC Grades 03–05 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
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Mitchell Elementary School
Bakersville, NC 28705
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
373
Students
24.6
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(828)766-2070
Phone
http://www.mcsnc.org/o/mes
Website

Mitchell Elementary School is a public school administered by the Mitchell County Schools district in Bakersville, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 373 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
373.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 21% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.15:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
98.4%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Mitchell Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370300003664
State School ID
NC-610-333
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
New
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
City
Bakersville
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28705
County
Mitchell County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37047
State Leg. Lower
37085
Latitude
35.96617
Longitude
-82.11756
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
373
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.6
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 367 98.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mitchell County Schools
LEAID
3703000
State LEA ID
NC-610
Phone
(828)766-2220
Website
http://www.mcsnc.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bakersville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$30,617K
Federal Revenue
$3,635K
State Revenue
$23,622K
Local Revenue
$3,360K
Total Expenditure
$31,353K
Instruction Exp.
$13,822K
Support Services
$9,661K
Other Current Exp.
$1,323K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mitchell Elementary School

1
Mitchell Middle School
Bakersville · Middle
0 mi
2
Mitchell High
Bakersville · High
0.3 mi
3
Bowman Middle
Bakersville · Not reported
3.7 mi
4
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Elementary
3.8 mi
5
Deyton Elementary
Spruce Pine · Not reported
4.2 mi
6
Harris Middle
Spruce Pine · Not reported
4.3 mi
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mitchell Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
373 students are enrolled at Mitchell Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mitchell Elementary School have?
Mitchell Elementary School has 24.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School serve?
Mitchell Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Mitchell Elementary School a charter school?
Mitchell Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mitchell Elementary School located in?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Mitchell Elementary School belong to?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of the Mitchell County Schools school district.
How much does Mitchell County Schools spend per student?
The Mitchell County Schools district spends approximately $84,056,300 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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