Enrollment
47
Combined
DISTRICT 637 · STATE 384
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MITCHELL SD 55·NCES 410828001259
Mitchell School
340 SE High St, Mitchell, OR 97750 · (541) 462-3311 · Wheeler County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL47 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.9:1 · STATE 22.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 76%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 11% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
OSAS 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
34.8%
OR avg 43.0% . -12.3pp since 2023
Math
25.0%
OR avg 31.8% . -6.3pp since 2023
What this means: On the OSAS, Oregon's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Oregon schools, those numbers are about 43 and 32. Reading and writing scores are down about 12 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 6 points.
OSAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.8% | 25.0% |
| 2023-24 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
% Proficient, all students and all tested grades.
Source: OSAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Mitchell School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #19 of 24 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
47
+8 (+21%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 70
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
was 5.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47 | 7.2 | 6.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 7 | 5.9:1 | 44% (18) |
| 2022-23 | 37 | 6.5 | 5.7:1 | 49% (18) |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 7 | 5.6:1 | 51% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 6 | 7.7:1 | 48% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 65 | 6 | 10.8:1 | 69% (45) |
| 2010-11 | 71 | 7 | 10.1:1 | 80% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 70 | N/A | N/A | 51% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 70 | 8 | 8.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mitchell School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (46 to 47); teachers up 19% (6 to 7.2).
About Mitchell School
Mitchell School is a very small school serving multiple grade levels in Mitchell, Oregon, administered by Mitchell SD 55. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 12, with 47 students on the rolls. Across combined schools in Oregon, the average enrollment is about 384.
Mitchell School is a school in Mitchell SD 55. The district has 4 schools and 1,563 students.
The largest group at Mitchell School is White students, at 62%. Other groups include 26% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, and 2% Asian. By comparison, Wheeler County residents are about 85% White.
A staff of 7.2 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 6.6:1. Compared with the 22.5:1 average for combined schools in Oregon, this school's ratio is lower.
In the wider Wheeler County area, median household income comes to about $55,284, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wheeler County counts 3 public schools with about 2,599 students.
Mitchell School's closest public school neighbor is Big Muddy Elementary, about 24.9 miles away.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 39 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 47 by 2024-25.
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Wheeler County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,485
Census ACS
Median income
$55,284
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
2,599 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mitchell SD 55
- Cascade Virtual AcademyCombined · 1,226 students
- Insight School of Oregon Painted HillsHigh · 211 students
- Destinations Career Academy of OregonHigh · 79 students
Other Mitchell schools
One other US public school is named Mitchell. Mitchell School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Mitchell SchoolRacine, WI · 1,040 students
Nearby schools
- Big Muddy Elementary24.9 mi · 3
- Spray School25.5 mi · 58
- Fossil Charter School30.4 mi · 2,494
- Dayville School30.7 mi · 48
- Paulina School31.2 mi · 23
- Barnes Butte Elementary37.8 mi · 510
Frequently asked questions
About Mitchell SchoolHow many students attend Mitchell School?
Mitchell School enrolls approximately 47 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Mitchell School serve?
Mitchell School serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Mitchell School?
Approximately 6.6:1 students per teacher at Mitchell School.
How diverse is Mitchell School?
Mitchell School reports a student body of 62% White, 26% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Mitchell School in?
Mitchell School is part of Mitchell SD 55.
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