- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
Mitchell El
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481179008131
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell El ranks #7 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mitchell El held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481179008131 · Bryan, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 14.7:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Mitchell El held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mitchell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- James Earl Rud
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- This school 426
Mitchell El
426 students
What this shows Mitchell El reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell El compares
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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,964
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 31.7%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Mitchell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell El
How many students attend Mitchell El?
Mitchell El has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell El?
63.7% of students at Mitchell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell El?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell El is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell El?
Mitchell El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mitchell El rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell El ranks #7 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Mitchell El, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.