- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 251152002697 · Taunton, MA Other · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Taunton High (2,877 students)
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taunton High
Taunton High
2,877 students
- This school 898
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
898 students
- Benjamin Fried 701
Benjamin Friedman Middle
701 students
- Joseph H Marti 647
Joseph H Martin
647 students
- Elizabeth Pole 635
Elizabeth Pole
635 students
- East Taunton E 564
East Taunton Elementary
564 students
What this shows James L. Mulcahey Elementary School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L. Mulcahey Elementary School compares
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Taunton reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~898 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.