Mitchellville Elementary

Mitchellville Elementary serves 244 students in grades PK through 5 in this rural Iowa community, earning impressive recognition as the 31st-ranked elementary school out of 1,288 schools statewide. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that clearly translates to strong academic outcomes. The school's academic excellence shines through consistently high performance, with 87% of students achieving proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels.

This outstanding achievement has earned Mitchellville Elementary a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and places it in the 98th percentile among Iowa elementary schools. Students come from a stable community where the median household income is $76,736 and only 4.9% of families live below the poverty line. The area has a median home value of $176,800, reflecting the solid middle-class character of this ZIP code of about 3,000 residents.

While 17% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community clearly values education, as evidenced by their elementary school's exceptional performance. Mitchellville Elementary sits in a rural setting near town on Elm Avenue, providing students with a close-knit school environment that fosters both academic achievement and community connection.

Located in a rural area, Mitchellville Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.