- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Billy Mitchell Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062121002540 · Lawndale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 20.5:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Will Rogers Middle (799 students)
Billy Mitchell Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Billy Mitchell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Will Rogers Mi
Will Rogers Middle
799 students
- Jane Addams Mi
Jane Addams Middle
644 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elementary
585 students
- William Anders
William Anderson Elementary
572 students
- William Green
William Green Elementary
516 students
- This school
Billy Mitchell Elementary
471 students
What this shows Billy Mitchell Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Billy Mitchell Elementary compares
Billy Mitchell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Lawndale Elementary reports $22,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.