Enrollment
1,253
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · The Woodlands, TX
Mitchell Int
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481500007403
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Int earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Int has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481500007403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mitchell Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mitchell Int
Mitchell Int is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in The Woodlands, Texas, enrolling 1,253 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,253 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 627 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Conroe Isd spends $9,973 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students) and The Woodlands H S (4,444 students) alongside Mitchell Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mitchell Int compares
Mitchell Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Mitchell Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conroe Isd, which includes Mitchell Int.
$9,973
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mitchell Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Int
How many students attend Mitchell Int?
Mitchell Int has 1,253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in The Woodlands, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Int is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Int?
10.7% of students at Mitchell Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Int?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Int is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Int?
Mitchell Int has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mitchell Int rank among elementary schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in The Woodlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in The Woodlands on the city page.
Is Mitchell Int a good school?
Mitchell Int earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Mitchell Int, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.
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