- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
W. E. Mitchell Middle held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 061389001577 · Rancho Cordova, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 18.9:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
W. E. Mitchell Middle held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
W. E. Mitchell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- This school 755
W. E. Mitchell Middle
755 students
What this shows W. E. Mitchell Middle reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. E. Mitchell Middle compares
W. E. Mitchell Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,003
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
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.
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
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~755 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.