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Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
La Plata, Maryland · Grades PreK to 5 · Charles County Public Schools
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About Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Located in La Plata, Maryland, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 663 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.4 students per teacher. Charles County Public Schools runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Charles County. There are 12 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 400 Willow Ln, La Plata, MD 20646 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (301) 934-4687 |
| School district | Charles County Public Schools |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 663 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 36 |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, fringe, Charles County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240027000609). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Milton M. Somers Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8La Plata · 0.4 miPhoenix International School of the ArtsCharter · Grades 6 to 8La Plata · 0.8 miGrace Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8La Plata · 0.9 miArchbishop Neale SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8La Plata · 1.2 miMary H. Matula Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5La Plata · 2.1 miLa Plata High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12La Plata · 2.1 miF. B. Gwynn Educational CenterPublic · Grades PreK to 8La Plata · 2.3 miSouthern Maryland Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12White Plains, MD · 4.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School serve?
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported 663 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
About 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 663 students and 36 teachers in federal data.
Is Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School a public or charter school?
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School in?
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is part of Charles County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/charles-county-public-schools/
Where is Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School located?
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is at 400 Willow Ln, La Plata, MD 20646. The phone number is (301) 934-4687.
How many other schools are near Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School in our directory.
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