- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cudahy, WI
Mitchell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550306000338
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Cudahy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cudahy, WI.
School address
District: Cudahy School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550306000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mitchell Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550306000338 · Cudahy, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 12.6:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cudahy High (644 students)
Mitchell Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cudahy High
Cudahy High
644 students
- This school
Mitchell Elementary
403 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
312 students
- Cudahy Middle 247
Cudahy Middle
247 students
- Kosciuszko Ele 208
Kosciuszko Elementary
208 students
- Jones Elementa 171
Jones Elementary
171 students
What this shows Mitchell Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Elementary compares
Mitchell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$16,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Mitchell Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cudahy School District reports $16,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cudahy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Cudahy
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Elementary
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cudahy, WI. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Elementary?
70.2% of students at Mitchell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Elementary is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Cudahy, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Cudahy?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cudahy, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cudahy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cudahy School District?
Besides Mitchell Elementary, Cudahy School District also operates Cudahy High (644 students), Lincoln Elementary (312 students), and Cudahy Middle (247 students). See the Cudahy School District district page for the complete list.