- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atwater, CA
Mitchell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060342000259
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, CA.
School address
District: Atwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 060342000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mitchell Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060342000259 · Atwater, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 24:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell Intermediate (744 students)
Mitchell Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell Inter
Mitchell Intermediate
744 students
- Peggy Heller E
Peggy Heller Elementary
712 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary
599 students
- This school
Mitchell Elementary
528 students
- Elmer Wood Ele
Elmer Wood Elementary
514 students
- Shaffer Elemen
Shaffer Elementary
405 students
What this shows Mitchell Elementary reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Elementary compares
Mitchell 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$15,365
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 7.6%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Mitchell Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atwater Elementary reports $15,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peggy Heller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmer Wood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaffer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Atwater
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peggy Heller Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Elmer Wood Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Shaffer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Elementary
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atwater, CA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Elementary?
74.5% of students at Mitchell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Atwater, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, 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 Atwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Atwater Elementary?
Besides Mitchell Elementary, Atwater Elementary also operates Mitchell Intermediate (744 students), Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students), and Bellevue Elementary (599 students). See the Atwater Elementary district page for the complete list.