Enrollment
898
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taunton, MA
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James L. Mulcahey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251152002697
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Taunton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 898
- students enrolled
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Taunton, MA.
School address
District: Taunton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251152002697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James L. Mulcahey Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Taunton, Massachusetts, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Massachusetts schools and 24% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 90% of state schools at 898 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taunton spends $17,503 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Taunton's public schools, it stands alongside Taunton High (2,877 students): James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.8:1).
Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students) and Benjamin Friedman Middle (701 students) alongside James L. Mulcahey Elementary School.
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 James L. Mulcahey Elementary School compares
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$17,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 45.0%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taunton, which includes James L. Mulcahey Elementary School.
$17,503
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 50.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Friedman Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph H Martin | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Pole | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Taunton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L. Mulcahey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Taunton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
How many students attend James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School has 898 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taunton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Taunton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 James L. Mulcahey Elementary School rank among schools in Taunton?
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Taunton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taunton on the city page.
Is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School a good school?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts 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 Taunton?
Besides James L. Mulcahey Elementary School, Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students), Benjamin Friedman Middle (701 students), and Joseph H Martin (647 students). See the Taunton district page for the complete list.
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