- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Mitchell Intermediate held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060342000260 · Atwater, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 23.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students)
Mitchell Intermediate held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mitchell Intermediate
744 students
- Peggy Heller E
Peggy Heller Elementary
712 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary
599 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
528 students
- Elmer Wood Ele
Elmer Wood Elementary
514 students
- Shaffer Elemen
Shaffer Elementary
405 students
What this shows Mitchell Intermediate reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Intermediate compares
Mitchell Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Atwater Elementary reports $15,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~744 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.