General Mitchell Elementary School in Cudahy, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

General Mitchell Elementary School is a suburban public school in Cudahy, Wisconsin that is part of Cudahy School District. It serves 412 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.7:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

412 Students

19 Teachers

5950 S Illinois Ave

Cudahy, WI 53110 View local requests

http://www.cudahy.k12.wi.us/schools/generalmitchell

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General Mitchell Elementary School Demographics

83%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

General Mitchell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 12, 2026

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