Mitchell Elementary School

Mitchel Elementary School offers a playground area and basketball courts.

Mitchell Elementary School in Golden has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.

Mitchell Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

200 Rubey Dr, Golden, CO

Downtown Golden Neighborhood

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

499 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

17.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

52.6%

Female

47.4%

White

85.5%

Hispanic

7.5%

Two or more races

3.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.3%

Black

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/23/2025

Parent perspective – school culture and low academic rigor make class feel like a grindAt back-to-school night, I was impressed by the enthusiasm and creativity described for the year ahead. When I later observed those lessons in action, though, they felt more limited than expected. Activities leane...

1.0 parent

8/5/2025

Our experience at Mitchell was defined by two things: fantastic teachers and a deeply concerning administration. The quality of the educators and the friendships my child made are the only reasons we did not leave sooner.Unfortunately, Principal Janelle Nelson Gardner’s leadership has had a damaging...

2.0 parent

2/25/2025

For some reason the school is no longer focused on academics. Homework which used to be 4 times a week dropped to once weekly and now it’s completely optional. Teachers do not give out homework, instead parents have to log in to print out the optional homework. Why?

1.0 parent

2/17/2024

After a year at another elementary school, I can truly reflect on the experience. The principal is inadequate and focused on social justice rather than academics. The office staff made me uncomfortable. Essentially the principal doesn’t want parents involved inside the school. I was in a PTA meeting...

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Golden High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School

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Charter

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Colorado Jefferson County Golden 80403 Downtown Golden

Mitchell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Golden, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 499 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Mitchell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $985,872. Discover additional schools in the area, like Golden High School, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School, Bell Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Golden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mitchell Elementary School.

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