- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Bridgewater, MA
Gordon W. Mitchell School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon W. Mitchell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250444000976
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon W. Mitchell School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 612
- students enrolled
Gordon W. Mitchell School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon W. Mitchell School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Bridgewater, MA.
School address
District: East Bridgewater · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250444000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gordon W. Mitchell School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 250444000976 · East Bridgewater, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School (881 students)
Gordon W. Mitchell School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Gordon W. Mitchell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Bridgewat
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
881 students
- This school
Gordon W. Mitchell School
612 students
- Central
Central
520 students
What this shows Gordon W. Mitchell School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon W. Mitchell School compares
Gordon W. Mitchell School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$18,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Gordon W. Mitchell School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for East Bridgewater reports $18,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon W. Mitchell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon W. Mitchell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon W. Mitchell School
How many students attend Gordon W. Mitchell School?
Gordon W. Mitchell School has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Bridgewater, MA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon W. Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon W. Mitchell School is 12.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon W. Mitchell School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon W. Mitchell School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in East Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon W. Mitchell School?
Gordon W. Mitchell School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Gordon W. Mitchell School rank among public schools in East Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon W. Mitchell School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Bridgewater, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Bridgewater?
Besides Gordon W. Mitchell School, East Bridgewater also operates East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School (881 students) and Central (520 students). See the East Bridgewater district page for the complete list.