- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, TX
James E Mitchell El
Federal NCES profile for James E Mitchell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482060012217
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E Mitchell El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 18
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James E Mitchell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E Mitchell El ranks #12 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060012217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
James E Mitchell El held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482060012217 · Georgetown, TX Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East View H S (2,206 students)
James E Mitchell El held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James E Mitchell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East View H S
East View H S
2,206 students
- Georgetown H S
Georgetown H S
2,059 students
- Wolf Ranch El 869
Wolf Ranch El
869 students
- George Wagner 837
George Wagner Middle
837 students
- Charles a Forb 803
Charles a Forbes Middle
803 students
- This school 682
James E Mitchell El
682 students
What this shows James E Mitchell El reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E Mitchell El compares
James E Mitchell El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$11,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 35.5%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, James E Mitchell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown Isd reports $11,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James E Mitchell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James E Mitchell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about James E Mitchell El
How many students attend James E Mitchell El?
James E Mitchell El has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Mitchell El?
The student-teacher ratio at James E Mitchell El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 James E Mitchell El?
40.2% of students at James E Mitchell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E Mitchell El?
The largest demographic group at James E Mitchell El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E Mitchell El?
James E Mitchell El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 James E Mitchell El rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, James E Mitchell El ranks #12 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides James E Mitchell El, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.