Enrollment
396
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mitchell, IN
Hatfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hatfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180690001196
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hatfield Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hatfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hatfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mitchell, IN.
School address
District: Mitchell Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180690001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hatfield Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hatfield Elementary School
Hatfield Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mitchell, Indiana, enrolling 396 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mitchell Community Schools spends $14,556 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Mitchell Community Schools also operates Mitchell High School (424 students) and Mitchell Jr High School (336 students) alongside Hatfield 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 Hatfield Elementary School compares
Hatfield 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Hatfield 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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hatfield 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
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~396 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hatfield Elementary School
How many students attend Hatfield Elementary School?
Hatfield Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mitchell, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatfield Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Hatfield Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Hatfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hatfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hatfield Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Mitchell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hatfield Elementary School?
Hatfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Hatfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Hatfield Elementary School ranks #2 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 Hatfield Elementary School a good school?
Hatfield Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. 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 Hatfield Elementary School, Mitchell Community Schools also operates Mitchell High School (424 students), Mitchell Jr High School (336 students), and Burris Elementary School (320 students). See the Mitchell Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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