Enrollment
755
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Cordova, CA
W. E. Mitchell Middle
Federal NCES profile for W. E. Mitchell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061389001577
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. E. Mitchell Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 18
- public schools in Rancho Cordova · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W. E. Mitchell Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. E. Mitchell Middle ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. E. Mitchell Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at W. E. Mitchell Middle
W. E. Mitchell Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Rancho Cordova, California, enrolling 755 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 755 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 1,190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #298.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rancho Cordova's middle schools, it stands alongside Mills Middle (886 students): W. E. Mitchell Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 25.3:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students) and Cordova High (1,944 students) alongside W. E. Mitchell Middle.
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 W. E. Mitchell Middle compares
W. E. Mitchell Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$13,871
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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 39.3%
White 26.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 11.4%
African American 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, W. E. Mitchell Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes W. E. Mitchell Middle.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 W. E. Mitchell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. E. Mitchell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Cordova
1 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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W. E. Mitchell Middle
How many students attend W. E. Mitchell Middle?
W. E. Mitchell Middle has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Cordova, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. E. Mitchell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W. E. Mitchell Middle is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 W. E. Mitchell Middle?
44.8% of students at W. E. Mitchell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. E. Mitchell Middle?
The largest demographic group at W. E. Mitchell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. E. Mitchell Middle?
W. E. Mitchell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 W. E. Mitchell Middle rank among public schools in Rancho Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, W. E. Mitchell Middle ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rancho Cordova on the city page.
Is W. E. Mitchell Middle a good school?
W. E. Mitchell Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more 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 Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides W. E. Mitchell Middle, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.
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