- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Mulcahy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mulcahy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063987006616
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulcahy Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulcahy Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulcahy Middle ranks #9 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987006616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Mulcahy Middle grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 063987006616 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 22.6:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Elementary (689 students)
Mulcahy Middle grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mulcahy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- Frank Kohn Ele
Frank Kohn Elementary
617 students
What this shows Mulcahy Middle reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulcahy Middle compares
Mulcahy Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 4.6%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Mulcahy Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulcahy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Kohn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulcahy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tulare
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sundale Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Garden Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Valley Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Alpine Vista
Standard public school
659 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulcahy Middle
How many students attend Mulcahy Middle?
Mulcahy Middle has 745 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulcahy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulcahy Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mulcahy Middle?
92.2% of students at Mulcahy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulcahy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mulcahy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulcahy Middle?
Mulcahy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mulcahy Middle rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulcahy Middle ranks #9 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Mulcahy Middle, Tulare City also operates Garden Elementary (689 students), Mission Valley Elementary (671 students), and Pleasant Elementary (668 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.