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Enrollment
569
Elementary
DISTRICT 573 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION·NCES 063822006448
Mitchell Community Elementary
16821 West Goodvale St., Canyon Country, CA 91387 · (661) 252-9110 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL569 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 34% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
389 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 76 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 88 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 69 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 93 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 73 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (93) is 27% larger than its 6th grade class (73).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
41.7%
CA avg 49.1% . -10.3pp since 2014
Math
36.6%
CA avg 37.7% . -5.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 10 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.1% | 21.6% | 25.3% | 33.0% |
| Math | 17.5% | 19.1% | 27.4% | 36.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 41.7% | 36.6% |
| 2023-24 | 38.1% | 29.1% |
| 2022-23 | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2021-22 | 47.0% | 34.0% |
| 2018-19 | 58.0% | 44.2% |
| 2017-18 | 57.9% | 45.1% |
| 2016-17 | 58.1% | 49.3% |
| 2015-16 | 58.0% | 49.0% |
| 2014-15 | 52.0% | 42.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mitchell Community Elementary
Mitchell Community Elementary's state test result (36.5% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Community Elementary this school | 569 | 68.4% | 36.5% |
| Orchard Elementary Modesto | 579 | 70.1% | 35.3% |
| Avaxat Elementary Murrieta | 617 | 68.7% | 34.1% |
| Vail Elementary Temecula | 563 | 64.8% | 37.2% |
| John Fremont Elementary Modesto | 625 | 66.1% | 35.9% |
| Columbia Elementary Bakersfield | 601 | 69.7% | 40.0% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mitchell Community Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.5% | #2,821 of 5,151 | #699 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.6% | #2,578 of 5,172 ▲ 600 | #652 of 1,129 ▲ 141 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 41.7% | #2,759 of 5,172 ▲ 152 | #665 of 1,129 ▲ 23 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.3pp | #1,420 of 5,116 | #229 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 569 | #1,665 of 5,915 | #328 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.7:1 | #4,276 of 5,352 | #968 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.0% | #2,029 of 5,354 | #310 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.4% | #3,051 of 5,625 | #864 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.0% | #2,299 of 3,837 | #662 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
569
-30 (-5%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 606
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
was 26.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 569 | 23 | 24.7:1 | 68% (389) |
| 2023-24 | 589 | 23 | 25.6:1 | 50% (293) |
| 2022-23 | 566 | 23 | 24.6:1 | 68% (386) |
| 2020-21 | 599 | 23 | 26.0:1 | 46% (276) |
| 2017-18 | 654 | 27 | 24.2:1 | 56% (369) |
| 2015-16 | 625 | 24 | 26.0:1 | 49% (306) |
| 2010-11 | 666 | N/A | N/A | 34% (229) |
| 2000-01 | 869 | 37 | 23.5:1 | 17% (147) |
| 1990-91 | 606 | 22 | 27.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mitchell Community Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (654 to 569); teachers down 15% (27 to 23).
About Mitchell Community Elementary
Mitchell Community Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Canyon Country, California. Enrollment totals 569 students across kindergarten through 6. The school is 22% bigger than the average for elementary schools in California.
Sulphur Springs Union (9 schools, 5,157 students) runs Mitchell Community Elementary.
Federal enrollment data show Mitchell Community Elementary is 59% Hispanic. The next largest groups are 25% White, 7% multiracial, 5% Black, and 4% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 11 points above the 48% share among Los Angeles County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 58%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mitchell Community Elementary is 24.7:1, based on 23 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. Lunch program data show 68% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The figure for public schools in Los Angeles County is close, at 70%.
Mitchell Community Elementary earns a C on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 34% of California public elementary schools.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate across its state test results with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For Mitchell Community Elementary, the prediction is 39.5% and the result is 36.5%.
The school is in Los Angeles County, where median household income comes to about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Los Angeles County's 2,244 public schools enroll about 1,265,907 students and include Mitchell Community Elementary.
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary, about 0.7 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Mitchell Community Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools. On average proficiency, Mitchell Community Elementary is 8th of 9 nearby schools with test data.
The federal government classifies Mitchell Community Elementary's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment fell 5% over 4 years, reaching 569 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 26.0:1 to 24.7:1 over the same years.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sulphur Springs Union
- Fair Oaks Ranch CommunityElementary · 866 students
- Pinetree Community ElementaryElementary · 650 students
- Sulphur Springs Community ElementaryElementary · 586 students
- Golden Oak CommunityElementary · 533 students
- Valley View Community ElementaryElementary · 526 students
- Canyon Springs Community ElementaryElementary · 496 students
Other schools in Canyon Country
- Canyon HighHigh · 1,952 students
- Sierra Vista Junior HighMiddle · 946 students
- Pinetree Community ElementaryElementary · 650 students
- Sulphur Springs Community ElementaryElementary · 586 students
- Skyblue Mesa ElementaryElementary · 569 students
- Canyon Springs Community ElementaryElementary · 496 students
Nearby schools
- Sulphur Springs Community Elementary0.7 mi · 586
- Pinetree Community Elementary1.6 mi · 650
- Mint Canyon Community Elementary1.6 mi · 472
- Leona H. Cox Community Elementary1.8 mi · 459
- Fair Oaks Ranch Community2.0 mi · 866
- Canyon Springs Community Elementary2.3 mi · 496
Frequently asked questions
About Mitchell Community ElementaryHow large is Mitchell Community Elementary?
Mitchell Community Elementary enrolls approximately 569 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Mitchell Community Elementary serve?
Mitchell Community Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Mitchell Community Elementary?
Approximately 24.7:1 students per teacher at Mitchell Community Elementary.
How diverse is Mitchell Community Elementary?
Mitchell Community Elementary reports a student body of 25% White, 59% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Mitchell Community Elementary?
Mitchell Community Elementary is overseen by Sulphur Springs Union in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.