- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
Mitchell School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236001632
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mitchell School held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.7 → 107.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 551236001632 · Racine, WI Other · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 10.3:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Mitchell School held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.7 → 107.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mitchell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Case High
Case High
1,856 students
- Gifford School
Gifford School
1,331 students
- Horlick High
Horlick High
1,212 students
- Park High
Park High
1,203 students
- Starbuck - an
Starbuck - an Ib World School
1,133 students
- This school
Mitchell School
1,040 students
What this shows Mitchell School reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell School compares
Mitchell School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.4%
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
$16,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 356 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 28.7%
White 12.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Mitchell School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Racine Unified School District reports $16,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Racine
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gifford School
Standard public school
1,331 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Jerstad-Agerholm School
Standard public school
870 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Walden Iii High
Standard public school
692 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Julian Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
O Brown Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell School
How many students attend Mitchell School?
Mitchell School has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,093 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell School is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 School?
80.3% of students at Mitchell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell School?
Mitchell School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Racine, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Racine on the city page.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Mitchell School, Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students), Gifford School (1,331 students), and Horlick High (1,212 students). See the Racine Unified School District district page for the complete list.