Elementary Schools in Mitchell Community Schools

The Mitchell Community Schools district in Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Hatfield Elementary School and Burris Elementary School. While both schools serve students in grades K-5, they exhibit some notable differences in their student demographics, academic performance, and overall school environment.

Hatfield Elementary has a more homogeneous student population, with 94.81% of its students identifying as white, compared to 91.72% at Burris Elementary. However, Burris Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 722nd out of 1,020 Indiana elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 663rd out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Burris outperforms the Mitchell Community Schools district average in several key academic metrics, including the percentage of students proficient in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math.

In terms of other metrics, Hatfield Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 65.57% compared to 59.47% at Burris Elementary. However, Hatfield spends more per student ($13,708) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12:1) than Burris Elementary ($13,148 per student and 14.4:1 ratio). Overall, the data suggests that while both schools face challenges, Burris Elementary may be the stronger performer within the Mitchell Community Schools district.