- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Mitchell Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822006448
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Community Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Community Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Community Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822006448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mitchell Community Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 063822006448 · Canyon Country, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 24.7:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students)
Mitchell Community Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Oaks Ranc
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
866 students
- Pinetree Commu
Pinetree Community Elementary
650 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
586 students
- This school
Mitchell Community Elementary
569 students
- Golden Oak Com
Golden Oak Community
533 students
- Valley View Co
Valley View Community Elementary
526 students
What this shows Mitchell Community Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Community Elementary compares
Mitchell Community Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 25.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Mitchell Community Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Union reports $15,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Community | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetree Community Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Oak Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Canyon Country
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinetree Community Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Community Elementary
How many students attend Mitchell Community Elementary?
Mitchell Community Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Community Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Community Elementary?
51.1% of students at Mitchell Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Community Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Community Elementary?
Mitchell Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mitchell Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Community Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canyon Country on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Union?
Besides Mitchell Community Elementary, Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students), Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students), and Sulphur Springs Community Elementary (586 students). See the Sulphur Springs Union district page for the complete list.