Enrollment
741
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brawley, CA
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Myron D. Witter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060579008487
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myron D. Witter Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Brawley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Myron D. Witter Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myron D. Witter Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Brawley, CA.
School address
District: Brawley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060579008487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myron D. Witter Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myron D. Witter Elementary
Myron D. Witter Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Brawley, California, enrolling 741 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 741 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,630 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,009.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 741 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Brawley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Phil D. Swing Elementary (725 students): Myron D. Witter Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 20.7:1).
Brawley Elementary also operates Barbara Worth Junior High (881 students) and Phil D. Swing Elementary (725 students) alongside Myron D. Witter Elementary.
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 Myron D. Witter Elementary compares
Myron D. Witter Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$15,299
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 91.6%
White 6.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Myron D. Witter Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brawley Elementary, which includes Myron D. Witter Elementary.
$15,299
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 77.4%
Federal 13.2%
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 Myron D. Witter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Worth Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myron D. Witter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Brawley
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Union Elementary
Standard public school
128 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary
Standard public school
61 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~741 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Myron D. Witter Elementary
How many students attend Myron D. Witter Elementary?
Myron D. Witter Elementary has 741 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brawley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myron D. Witter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myron D. Witter Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myron D. Witter Elementary?
62.6% of students at Myron D. Witter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myron D. Witter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Myron D. Witter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Brawley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myron D. Witter Elementary?
Myron D. Witter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Myron D. Witter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brawley?
By Resource Investment Index, Myron D. Witter Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Brawley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brawley on the city page.
Is Myron D. Witter Elementary a good school?
Myron D. Witter Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Brawley Elementary?
Besides Myron D. Witter Elementary, Brawley Elementary also operates Barbara Worth Junior High (881 students), Phil D. Swing Elementary (725 students), and J. W. Oakley Elementary (654 students). See the Brawley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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