Enrollment
744
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atwater, CA
Mitchell Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060342000260
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Atwater, CA.
School address
District: Atwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 060342000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mitchell Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mitchell Intermediate
Mitchell Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Atwater, California, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,748 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #516.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Atwater's middle schools, it stands alongside Bellevue Senior Elementary (178 students): Mitchell Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 19.8:1).
Atwater Elementary also operates Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students) and Bellevue Elementary (599 students) alongside Mitchell Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Mitchell Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$13,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
12
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 13.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Mitchell Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atwater Elementary, which includes Mitchell Intermediate.
$13,844
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 79.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Heller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmer Wood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaffer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Atwater
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Intermediate
How many students attend Mitchell Intermediate?
Mitchell Intermediate has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atwater, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Intermediate is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell Intermediate?
69.8% of students at Mitchell Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Atwater, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Intermediate?
Mitchell Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mitchell Intermediate rank among middle schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Atwater, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Atwater on the city page.
Is Mitchell Intermediate a good school?
Mitchell Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Atwater Elementary?
Besides Mitchell Intermediate, Atwater Elementary also operates Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students), Bellevue Elementary (599 students), and Mitchell Elementary (528 students). See the Atwater Elementary district page for the complete list.
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