- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mitchell, IN
Mitchell Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180690002151
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell Jr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Jr High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mitchell, IN.
School address
District: Mitchell Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180690002151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-245 students YoY
Mitchell Jr High School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-68.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-245 students YoY 180690002151 · Mitchell, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 13.4:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High School (424 students)
Mitchell Jr High School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-68.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mitchell Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
424 students
- Hatfield Eleme
Hatfield Elementary School
396 students
- This school
Mitchell Jr High School
336 students
- Burris Element
Burris Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Mitchell Jr High School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell Jr High School compares
Mitchell Jr 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Mitchell Jr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Jr High School
How many students attend Mitchell Jr High School?
Mitchell Jr High School has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mitchell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 245.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell Jr High School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Jr High School?
56.3% of students at Mitchell Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell Jr High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Mitchell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell Jr High School?
Mitchell Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell Jr High School ranks #3 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 Jr High School, Mitchell Community Schools also operates Mitchell High School (424 students), Hatfield Elementary School (396 students), and Burris Elementary School (320 students). See the Mitchell Community Schools district page for the complete list.