James E Mitchell Elementary School

Posted: June 9, 2024

We just finished our first year at Mitchell and had an amazing year. Staff was kind, caring, and very responsive to any/all questions. My son blossomed over the year and is excited and happy to go to school each day! We can't wait for another year at Mitchell!

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Posted: October 16, 2022

My daughter has been through kindergarten and is now in first grade at Mitchell. We’ve had nothing but great experiences with everyone who works there.

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Posted: October 18, 2018

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Posted: October 18, 2018

We are so happy that we were re-zoned from Annie Purl to Mitchell. Much better experience, learning environment and it is much closer to home.

Posted: October 18, 2018

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Posted: July 5, 2018

Posted: July 5, 2018

Our family loves the staff & teachers at Mitchell. They are dealing with students whose parents haven't tried to train, so instead of being able to focus on teaching core curriculum, they are having to teach students how to listen to learn, and actually teach curriculum, which the state changes often. The principals are doing a great job of reaching young hearts, and letting families know they are there to help. They have a kind and compassionate hearts. They have their own children, which attend Mitchell too. The teachers are wonderful and pour so much of themselves into the children, but without support from parents, and 'leadership' , outside of the school, it's hard to be everything to everyone. GISD needs to support ALL campuses, sadly that is lacking. I am thankful my child is at Mitchell Elementary, with kind, caring, compassionate, wonderful, teaching people.

Posted: July 5, 2018

Posted: July 5, 2018

Oh my goodness! These teachers are absolutely incredible. They work so hard to help each student. They are so kind, caring, and yet tough ( you have to be). I am so glad my son is at Mitchell, with some of the finest teachers around. They need a raise.

Posted: July 5, 2018

Having the EAFK (Early Act First Knight) character qualities, helps teach & guide the students to be responsible for themselves and their actions.

Posted: July 5, 2018

Principal Gandy & Principal Arriaga, for their first year, and adding 300 more students to the school, did a fabulous job. Change is hard, and having 70+ staff, plus 730 students, half of which get moved around from place to place and even country to country, and when testing rolls around, the state doesn't take into consideration the fact that these students haven't had a steady home life. The state also bases these scores on students who can't remember to grab a tissue to blow their nose, or even wipe their bottom, but they are going to hold these teachers to their standards and give ratings to schools they know nothing about. Sick. Ms. Gandy & Ms. Arriaga, you both have done a fabulous job. Keep up the good work, and thank you!

Posted: July 5, 2018

Sometimes twenty people around you can fight for you, but if you don't have support from the one/ones you long the most, it doesn't matter what the teachers do. Parents need to get involved. Having a son, with multiple learning differences, the teachers do their best, with what is given to them, by GISD/STATE.

Posted: April 4, 2018

HORRIBLE. I would pay to send my child somewhere else to keep them away from this place.

Posted: April 4, 2018

They don't pay attention to anything that is happening in the classroom. Learning is FAR behind what it should be.

Posted: April 4, 2018

The kids starting in Kindergarten are running around swearing and hitting each other like animals. Clearly they aren't learning anything here.

Posted: April 4, 2018

What leadership? There is no leadership at this school.

Posted: April 4, 2018

I don't know, it's definitely not something they advertise, so they are probably doing horrible in that area as well.

Posted: April 4, 2018

Happens all the time & either they don't even notice, because they aren't paying attention or they aren't telling anyone about it, because they don't care.

Posted: October 14, 2016

I have been very pleased with this school! My son is performing very well and I love his teacher! The new dual language program is such a blessing to be a part of. I know my son is getting an excellent education.

Posted: May 31, 2016

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Posted: May 31, 2016

They strive for all of these things! They even have a special knight program promoting it.

Posted: May 31, 2016

What a great school. Diversity at work. There are issues and kids from tough backgrounds, but that's the real world. My 3 daughters have gone to school here and I have no complaints!

Posted: September 7, 2013

Mitchell Elementary is blessed with terrific principal leadership and dedicated teachers and support staff. The parents who are involved with supporting school learning activities are great with sharing their time and talent. Local high schools, Sun City retirees, plus Southwestern University staff and students are wonderful in enhancing & promoting education partnerships / Pals program, foreign language teaching, science exhibits, sports - learning motivation opportunities, after hours programs, and more !!! An increase of parent involvement within American schools is sorely needed.

Posted: May 25, 2013

James E Mitchell Elementary I am a grandparent and retired educator. I currently have 3 grandchildren attending Mitchell Elementary. One could not ask for a better environment. Wonderful caring teachers, happy children, excellent administration. Everyone has the children's best interest at heart.

Posted: December 12, 2012

I have two kids attending Mitchell currently. They love going to school. Their days are filled with plenty of activities so they arent bored. Computer labs are up to date. School has GT program. The principal is awesome! Each morning their say the pledge of allegiance, the Texas pledge and sing a song before announcements. They have PE classes as well as music and art. In the fall they offer after-school clubs. Each grade gets to perform in a play or singalong or some sort of program. And each grade gets to take 2 field trips. Im not involved with the PTA so I cannot talk about that, however I do wish they would select different fundraisers each year instead of the same old one. I dont currently own my home, however I am choosing to stay here in the limited neighborhoods that feed Mitchell just so my kids can finish elementary school here. I can only hope we find a middle school as good as this.

Posted: August 16, 2011

The teachers my children have had so far are great. There are a couple that leave something to be desired but luckly we have'nt gotten one. I really like the principle, I really hate the PTA the people who are in charge havent even graduated highschool. I actually have seen them standing outside in my neighborhood screaming and cussing at each ohter. Its sad because the school is really nice they just need to get some people out.

Posted: August 14, 2011

James E. Mitchell Elementary is an excellent school with great teachers, students and families. Mitchell Elementary has caring leaders who have the student's best interests at heart and who try their best to make Mitchell an outstanding school. We have had outstanding teachers at Mitchell and we love the extra programs and opportunities provided by the school. Our kids love attending Mitchell and we have had a great experience at the school.

Posted: June 14, 2011

Great school! Teachers are there for the kids when it looks like so many of their parents aren't. Kids are met by smiling teachers in the car and bus lanes every day and are happy to be there. The principal cares about his teachers and kids! I'm proud to be a Mitchell parent!