- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbury, CT
Mitchell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353600744
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Woodbury, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 14 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353600744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mitchell Elementary School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 090353600744 · Woodbury, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nonnewaug High School (647 students)
Mitchell Elementary School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nonnewaug High
Nonnewaug High School
647 students
- This school
Mitchell Elementary School
328 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
300 students
- Bethlehem Elem
Bethlehem Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Mitchell Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Elementary School compares
Mitchell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Mitchell Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 14 reports $26,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnewaug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Elementary School
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Mitchell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Woodbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Mitchell Elementary School rank among public schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Woodbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Regional School District 14?
Besides Mitchell Elementary School, Regional School District 14 also operates Nonnewaug High School (647 students), Woodbury Middle School (300 students), and Bethlehem Elementary School (276 students). See the Regional School District 14 district page for the complete list.