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Mitchell Early Childhood Center
School · Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Des Moines, IA
A Des Moines Independent Comm School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
111 Porter, Des Moines, IA 50310
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 60 schools in Des Moines.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mitchell Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Moines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,473
Median home value
$213,800
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Des Moines Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| St Anthony Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #54 of 59
- District spending per student
- $15,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mitchell Early Childhood Center is listed in Des Moines Independent Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Mitchell Early Childhood Center is a public school in Des Moines, IA, part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,259 of 1,280 schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell Early Childhood Center
What grades does Mitchell Early Childhood Center serve?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Early Childhood Center is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mitchell Early Childhood Center rank in IA?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center ranks #1,259 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Mitchell Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mitchell Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Mitchell Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mitchell Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Mitchell Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
72.4% of students at Mitchell Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 242-8424
- Area population (ZIP 50310)
- 31,283
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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