Mitchellville: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Mitchellville. Mitchellville Elementary is the largest at 242 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 242 students.
- ~2,579 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,579 residents per school. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Southeast Polk Comm School Dis |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 242 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 16 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 84 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 34.7% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Grand View University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Grand View University |
| Nearest College · City | Des Moines |
| Nearest College · Phone | (515) 263-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mitchellville Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 205 Center Ave N |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (515) 967-3339 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50169 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1956 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12