At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
320
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
64%+14.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Burris Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Mitchell, Indiana. The school enrolls 320 students. It is part of the Mitchell Community Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictMitchell Community Schools
County18093
CityMitchell
ZIP47446
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180690001194
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment320
White95.9%
Hispanic / Latino1.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
95.9%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
1.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.