Mitchell Early Childhood Center (2025-26 Ranking)

Mitchell Early Childhood Center serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 340 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mitchell Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Mitchell Early Childhood Center's student population of 340 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

340 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center
2023	395
2022	394
2021	292
2020	402
2019	402
2018	380
2017	380
2016	365
2015	375
2014	382
2013	383

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center
2023	17
2022	17
2021	19
2020	17
2019	17
2018	17
2017	17
2016	16
2015	16
2014	16
2013	16

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School Rankings

The of Mitchell Early Childhood Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	23:1	14:1	15:1
2022	23:1	14:1	15:1
2021	15:1	14:1	14:1
2020	24:1	14:1	14:1
2019	24:1	14:1	14:1
2018	22:1	14:1	14:1
2017	22:1	14:1	14:1
2016	23:1	14:1	14:1
2015	23:1	14:1	14:1
2014	24:1	14:1	14:1
2013	24:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	12%	2%	8%
2022	15%	3%	9%
2021	13%	3%	9%
2020	16%	3%	9%
2019	16%	3%	9%
2018	13%	2%	8%
2017	13%	2%	8%
2016	8%	2%	8%
2015	6%	3%	7%
2014	5%	3%	7%
2013	5%	3%	8%

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Hispanic

32%

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	32%	13%	30%
2022	33%	12%	29%
2021	33%	12%	28%
2020	25%	11%	27%
2019	25%	11%	27%
2018	24%	11%	26%
2017	24%	11%	26%
2016	26%	10%	25%
2015	22%	11%	25%
2014	25%	10%	24%
2013	24%	9%	23%

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Black

20%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	16%	7%	21%
2022	16%	7%	21%
2021	12%	7%	21%
2020	14%	6%	20%
2019	14%	6%	20%
2018	16%	6%	19%
2017	16%	6%	19%
2016	12%	6%	18%
2015	12%	5%	18%
2014	12%	5%	18%
2013	12%	5%	17%

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White

31%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	31%	72%	34%
2022	27%	73%	35%
2021	36%	74%	36%
2020	37%	75%	38%
2019	37%	75%	38%
2018	39%	77%	41%
2017	39%	77%	41%
2016	46%	78%	43%
2015	53%	78%	44%
2014	53%	79%	45%
2013	51%	80%	46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	8%	5%	7%
2022	9%	5%	6%
2021	6%	4%	6%
2020	8%	4%	6%
2019	8%	4%	6%
2018	8%	4%	6%
2017	8%	4%	6%
2016	7%	4%	6%
2015	7%	3%	6%
2014	5%	3%	6%
2013	7%	3%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.75

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	0.76	0.46	0.75
2022	0.77	0.45	0.75
2021	0.73	0.43	0.74
2020	0.76	0.42	0.74
2019	0.76	0.42	0.74
2018	0.75	0.39	0.72
2017	0.75	0.39	0.72
2016	0.70	0.38	0.72
2015	0.65	0.38	0.71
2014	0.64	0.37	0.71
2013	0.67	0.35	0.70

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

58%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	63%	36%	69%
2022	61%	35%	68%
2021	56%	35%	67%
2020	64%	36%	67%
2019	64%	36%	67%
2018	49%	34%	60%
2017	49%	34%	60%
2016	61%	34%	64%
2015	70%	34%	62%
2014	58%	34%	65%
2013	58%	34%	67%

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Eligible for

14%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	8%	6%	8%
2022	14%	5%	9%
2021	13%	6%	10%
2020	16%	7%	10%
2019	16%	7%	10%
2018	1%	7%	11%
2017	1%	7%	11%
2016	2%	7%	10%
2015	9%	7%	9%
2014	3%	7%	5%
2013	3%	7%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mitchell Early Childhood Center often compared to?

Mitchell Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mckee Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Mitchell Early Childhood Center?

340 students attend Mitchell Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

32% of Mitchell Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Early Childhood Center?

Mitchell Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mitchell Early Childhood Center offer ?

Mitchell Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Mitchell Early Childhood Center part of?

Mitchell Early Childhood Center is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.