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Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|La Plata, Maryland|Charles County Public Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
La Plata, MD 20646
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
605
Student:Teacher
16.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Charles County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
34.9%
Phone
(301)934-4687School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
29%
43th percentile in MD
Math Proficiency
19%
57th percentile in MD
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Worse than average in MDDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,415
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 47%Local 46%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$572,410
-0.3% YoY
Washington, DC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
663
Current enrollment
Stable(+6% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School currently enrolls 605 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MD.