MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MITCHELL, Nebraska — 2 schools

620
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,044
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 620 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 606 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Scotts Bluff County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,044 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 36.1% local, 52.8% state, and 11.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $85,853 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #95 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 151.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.9% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Mitchell Elementary School accounts for 56.9% of all MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 152:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 19.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.1%
Federal
52.8%
State
36.1%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
95 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Scotts Bluff County county, where this district is located.

$685
Studio/mo
$758
1 BR/mo
$987
2 BR/mo
$1,314
3 BR/mo
$1,397
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,853
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

151.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Mitchell Elementary School
345
Mitchell Secondary School
261

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 620 students.

How much does MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $16,044 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #95 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $85,853 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Scotts Bluff County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 75.9% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #95 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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