- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geneva, AL
Mulkey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mulkey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010164000568
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulkey Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulkey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulkey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Geneva, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mulkey Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010164000568 · Geneva, AL Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 14.4:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneva High School (369 students)
Mulkey Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mulkey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mulkey Elementary School
562 students
- Geneva High Sc
Geneva High School
369 students
- Geneva Middle
Geneva Middle School
298 students
What this shows Mulkey Elementary School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulkey Elementary School compares
Mulkey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Mulkey Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Geneva City reports $12,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulkey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulkey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mulkey Elementary School
How many students attend Mulkey Elementary School?
Mulkey Elementary School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geneva, AL. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulkey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulkey Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mulkey Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Mulkey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulkey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mulkey Elementary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Geneva, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulkey Elementary School?
Mulkey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mulkey Elementary School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulkey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Geneva, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Geneva City?
Besides Mulkey Elementary School, Geneva City also operates Geneva High School (369 students) and Geneva Middle School (298 students). See the Geneva City district page for the complete list.