- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-183 students YoY
Hatfield Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-183 students YoY 180690001196 · Mitchell, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 13.2:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High School (424 students)
Hatfield Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hatfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
424 students
- This school
Hatfield Elementary School
396 students
- Mitchell Jr Hi
Mitchell Jr High School
336 students
- Burris Element
Burris Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Hatfield Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hatfield Elementary School compares
Hatfield 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Mitchell Community Schools reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~396 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 183.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.