- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granite City, IL
Mitchell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171728002036
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Granite City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 413
- students enrolled
Mitchell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Granite City, IL.
School address
District: Granite City Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 171728002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Mitchell Elementary School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 171728002036 · Granite City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite City High School (1,755 students)
Mitchell Elementary School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite City H
Granite City High School
1,755 students
- Coolidge Junio
Coolidge Junior High Sch
854 students
- Grigsby Interm
Grigsby Intermediate School
818 students
- Prather Elemen 612
Prather Elementary School
612 students
- Frohardt Elem 452
Frohardt Elem School
452 students
- This school 413
Mitchell Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Mitchell Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Elementary School compares
Mitchell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$14,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 + 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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Mitchell Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Granite City Cusd 9 reports $14,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grigsby Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prather Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frohardt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Granite City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grigsby Intermediate School
Standard public school
818 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Frohardt Elem School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
448 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 15.2:1 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Elementary School
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granite City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Elementary School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Granite City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Granite City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Granite City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Granite City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?
Besides Mitchell Elementary School, Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Granite City High School (1,755 students), Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students), and Grigsby Intermediate School (818 students). See the Granite City Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.