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Mitchell Elementary School

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Mitchell Elementary School ranks 1075 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

1075^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Mitchell Elementary School in Bakersville, NC, serves 373 students in grades 3–5 within the Mitchell County Schools district, sitting in the western North Carolina foothills where nearly all students (98.39%) participate in the free/reduced-price lunch program. As the only school in its district serving these grades, Mitchell's EOG scores essentially define the district's elementary-level performance profile. Greenlee Primary and Gouge Primary feed into Mitchell after serving students in grades PK–2, making Mitchell a transitional school where test results reflect both prior preparation and what happens during the upper elementary years.

In the most recent state ranking, Mitchell placed in the 28th percentile statewide (1,075 out of 1,492 North Carolina elementary schools), earning one star and ranking below its own district's overall 46th-percentile standing. Nearby schools with similarly high poverty rates show that stronger results are possible: South Toe Elementary (97.2% FRL) ranks in the 83rd percentile, while Freedom Trail Elementary and Crossnore Elementary rank in the 53rd–63rd percentile range. Reading is a clear concern — 3rd-grade proficiency sits at 34.8% versus 55.6% statewide, and 4th- and 5th-grade reading both trail the state by 10 or more points. Crossnore Elementary's 80% 5th-grade science proficiency also far exceeds Mitchell's 52.5%.

There are bright spots: 3rd-grade math proficiency (64.3%) nearly matches the state average (66.4%), and chronic absenteeism is low at 12.6% compared to the state's 24.2% and the district's 16.0%. Subgroup data shows relative strength for special education students and gifted students, while Hispanic students and English Language Learners show the greatest need for targeted support. Mitchell has one of the highest student-teacher ratios among nearby schools at 15.1, compared to Greenlee Primary's 12.7 and Gouge Primary's 11.0. Scores improved notably in 3rd-grade math, 5th-grade reading, and 5th-grade science over the prior year, though 3rd-grade reading remains the most urgent area needing attention.

373

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

98.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
Bakersville, NC 28705

(828) 766-2070

District: Mitchell County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Carolina average (50% vs 61% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 15 pts below the North Carolina average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

North Carolina avg61%

1,075^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 246Mitchell County Schools among North Carolina districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)44th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2026)32nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)28th percentile~ school

Male (2026)27th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)22nd percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)10th percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)7th percentile-21 vs school

Hispanic (2026)1st percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics57%-7 vs state

Science52%-15 vs state

Reading43%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	3-5	5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A	Bakersville	28705	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 766-2070	373	25	15.1	98.4%	307 (82.3%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	30.8	1075^th of 1492 public elementary schools	27.9%					(n/a)	64.3	51.1	56.6	34.8	47.4	45.5	52.5
Gouge Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	134 Laurel Street	Bakersville	28705	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 766-2260	144	13	11.0	97.9%	135 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)								$11,440	$2,103	$9,338
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8020 US 19E Hwy South	Newland	28657	Avery County	Avery County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 737-5600	98	7	14.3	96.9%	89 (90.8%)	3 (3.1%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	51.9	692^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	53.6%		25.1	1180^th of 1490 public elementary schools	20.8%	488	85.7	75.0	50.0	64.3	50.0	40.0	40.0	$12,645	$1,329	$11,316
Greenlee Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	2206 Carters Ridge Road	Spruce Pine	28777	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 766-9562	246	19	12.7	95.5%	194 (78.9%)	3 (1.2%)	38 (15.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)								(n/a)								$12,363	$1,195	$11,168
Burnsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	395 Burnsville School Road	Burnsville	28714	Yancey County	Yancey County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 682-4515	350	23	15.2	99.1%	237 (67.7%)	1 (0.3%)	100 (28.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	25.4	1177^th of 1492 public elementary schools	21.1%		36.8	968^th of 1490 public elementary schools	35.0%	209	42.2	45.5	52.3	36.1	57.1	43.1	55.4	$11,092	$1,740	$9,353
South Toe Elementary	Public	K-5	139 South Toe School Rd	Burnsville	28714	Yancey County	Yancey County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 675-4321	107	8	12.9	97.2%	89 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	78.7	255^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.9%		52.8	694^th of 1490 public elementary schools	53.4%	439	72.7	78.3	73.7	81.8	69.6	63.2	73.7	$12,329	$1,937	$10,392
Crossnore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Walt Clark Road	Crossnore	28616	Avery County	Avery County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 737-7204	184	15	12.1	98.4%	152 (82.6%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	51.8	699^th of 1492 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.7	678^th of 1490 public elementary schools	54.5%	21	61.3	68.4	84.0	32.3	52.6	48.0	80.0	$12,666	$1,132	$11,534
North Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 American Thread Road	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 756-4342	230	16	14.4	98.7%	174 (75.7%)	2 (0.9%)	37 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	35.3	998^th of 1492 public elementary schools	33.1%		25.3	1176^th of 1490 public elementary schools	21.1%	178	60.0	36.2	73.9	40.0	44.7	47.8	82.6	$11,425	$1,369	$10,056
Newland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	750 Linville Street	Newland	28657	Avery County	Avery County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 733-4911	214	16	13.6	96.7%	121 (56.5%)	1 (0.5%)	91 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	31.9	1059^th of 1492 public elementary schools	29.0%		28.5	1110^th of 1490 public elementary schools	25.5%	51	45.2	52.8	70.8	32.3	52.8	50.0	50.0	$13,995	$1,835	$12,160
Blue Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	910 Cane River School Rd	Burnsville	28714	Yancey County	Yancey County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 682-8150	382	25	15.3	98.4%	351 (91.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	49.2	743^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	50.2%		48.4	770^th of 1490 public elementary schools	48.3%	27	59.6	63.3	52.4	40.4	56.7	61.9	71.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Mitchell Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mitchell Elementary School?

Students at Mitchell Elementary School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Mitchell Elementary School a good school?

Mitchell Elementary School ranks 1075^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 373 students attended Mitchell Elementary School.

What district is Mitchell Elementary School in?

Mitchell County Schools

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