Enrollment
471
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawndale, CA
Billy Mitchell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Billy Mitchell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062121002540
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billy Mitchell Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Billy Mitchell Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billy Mitchell Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Lawndale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062121002540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Billy Mitchell Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Billy Mitchell Elementary
Billy Mitchell Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lawndale, California, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,509, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lawndale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mark Twain Elementary (585 students): Billy Mitchell Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 24.4:1).
Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students) and Jane Addams Middle (644 students) alongside Billy Mitchell Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Billy Mitchell Elementary compares
Billy Mitchell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 3.6%
White 3.2%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Billy Mitchell Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawndale Elementary, which includes Billy Mitchell Elementary.
$19,470
Per student
+18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.1%
State 75.5%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Billy Mitchell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Anderson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billy Mitchell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawndale
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
William Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Green Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Billy Mitchell Elementary
How many students attend Billy Mitchell Elementary?
Billy Mitchell Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawndale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billy Mitchell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Billy Mitchell Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Billy Mitchell Elementary?
72.3% of students at Billy Mitchell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billy Mitchell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Billy Mitchell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billy Mitchell Elementary?
Billy Mitchell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Billy Mitchell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Billy Mitchell Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawndale on the city page.
Is Billy Mitchell Elementary a good school?
Billy Mitchell Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lawndale Elementary?
Besides Billy Mitchell Elementary, Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students), Jane Addams Middle (644 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (585 students). See the Lawndale Elementary district page for the complete list.
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