- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-198 students YoY
Burris Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-58.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-198 students YoY 180690001194 · Mitchell, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High School (424 students)
Burris Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-58.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Burris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
424 students
- Hatfield Eleme
Hatfield Elementary School
396 students
- Mitchell Jr Hi
Mitchell Jr High School
336 students
- This school
Burris Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Burris Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burris Elementary School compares
Burris Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Mitchell Community Schools reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~320 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 198.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.