Serving as a partial magnet school, Mitchell Math and Science Elementary has an enrollment of just over 300 students and caters to pre-K through sixth grade.
There’s a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, meaning students experience important social interaction with classmates while still receiving personalized learning from their hardworking teachers. Due to its location on the eastern end of the neighborhood, many students utilize the daily transportation provided by the school.
Though the school has below-average scores in several subjects, it’s known for having outstanding teachers and a great STEM program that teach students to explore and enjoy learning. Outside of academics, Mitchell Elementary School offers extracurriculars such as chorus, band, sailing and a track and field team.
The school has recently implemented a reading program designed to get students reading on grade level through in-school and summer programs. Students speak highly of their teachers and their time at this partial magnet school, and proudly take their academic and after-school experiences with them after graduation.
Mitchell Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
2 Perry St,
Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
268:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Black
93.2%
White
3.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/30/2025
This school is horrible they neglect the kids and if your kid is struggling bad they still just pass them to the next grade. Teachers have favoritism with the kids. The kid’s behaviors are out of control, and the principal don’t have a lot of communication with the kids and teachers.
7/25/2012
I'm from a wealthy district and grew up in a school with the highest test scores and most impressive resume. We won national awards and sent kids off to ivy league colleges. That doesn't interest me. People left school so dead, and uncultured, and unexcited about making an impact on the world that I...
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Average Home Value
$875,744
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
74%
Average Household Income
$80,145
% of College Grads
41.7%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 4th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Elliotborough Park and Community Garden
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Stoney Field
- Football
Harmon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Brittlebank Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Mitchell Playground
- Basketball
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Hampton Park
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- Playground
Joseph P. Riley Park Jr. Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
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Mitchell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Mitchell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $875,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burke High School, Military Magnet Academy, Harvest Time International Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mitchell Elementary School.