- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mitchell, IN
Mitchell High School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180690001198
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mitchell, IN.
School address
District: Mitchell Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180690001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-223 students YoY
Mitchell High School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-51.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-223 students YoY 180690001198 · Mitchell, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 12.8:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Hatfield Elementary School (396 students)
Mitchell High School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-51.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mitchell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mitchell High School
424 students
- Hatfield Eleme
Hatfield Elementary School
396 students
- Mitchell Jr Hi
Mitchell Jr High School
336 students
- Burris Element
Burris Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Mitchell High School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell High School compares
Mitchell High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Mitchell High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell Community Schools reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Jr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burris Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell High School
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mitchell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 223.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 High School?
45.4% of students at Mitchell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell High School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell High School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Mitchell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mitchell, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mitchell Community Schools?
Besides Mitchell High School, Mitchell Community Schools also operates Hatfield Elementary School (396 students), Mitchell Jr High School (336 students), and Burris Elementary School (320 students). See the Mitchell Community Schools district page for the complete list.