- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Allis, WI
Mitchell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551626002104
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Mitchell Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 551626002104 · West Allis, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 15.7:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
Mitchell Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.1 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
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- Jefferson Elem 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- This school 267
Mitchell Elementary
267 students
What this shows Mitchell Elementary reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Elementary compares
Mitchell Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Mitchell Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Higher 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
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Allis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 13:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
244 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Elementary
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Allis, WI. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Elementary?
44.3% 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 61.0% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 rank among schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Allis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Mitchell Elementary, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.