Enrollment
562
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mulkey Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mulkey Elementary School
Mulkey Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Geneva, Alabama, enrolling 562 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, Mulkey Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Alabama schools and 19% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 562 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Geneva City also operates Geneva High School (369 students) and Geneva Middle School (298 students) alongside Mulkey 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 Mulkey Elementary School compares
Mulkey Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,341
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva City, which includes Mulkey Elementary School.
$12,341
Per student
-1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 56.8%
Federal 22.5%
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 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Geneva on the city page.
Is Mulkey Elementary School a good school?
Mulkey Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama 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 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.
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