Enrollment
320
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mitchell, IN
Burris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180690001194
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burris Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Burris Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burris Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mitchell, IN.
School address
District: Mitchell Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180690001194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burris Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burris Elementary School
Burris Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mitchell, Indiana, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mitchell Community Schools spends $14,556 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mitchell Community Schools also operates Mitchell High School (424 students) and Hatfield Elementary School (396 students) alongside Burris Elementary School.
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 Burris Elementary School compares
Burris Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,556
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 95.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Burris Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mitchell Community Schools, which includes Burris Elementary School.
$14,556
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 57.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 Burris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burris Elementary School
How many students attend Burris Elementary School?
Burris Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mitchell, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burris Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower 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 Burris Elementary School?
56.5% of students at Burris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burris Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Mitchell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burris Elementary School?
Burris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burris Elementary School rank among public schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Burris Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mitchell, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mitchell on the city page.
Is Burris Elementary School a good school?
Burris Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Mitchell Community Schools?
Besides Burris Elementary School, Mitchell Community Schools also operates Mitchell High School (424 students), Hatfield Elementary School (396 students), and Mitchell Jr High School (336 students). See the Mitchell Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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