- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mullen, NE
Mullen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mullen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317404001275
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mullen Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mullen · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mullen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mullen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mullen, NE.
School address
District: Mullen Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317404001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mullen Elementary School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 317404001275 · Mullen, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 9.1:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Mullen High School (45 students)
Mullen Elementary School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mullen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mullen Elementary School
73 students
- Mullen High Sc
Mullen High School
45 students
- Mullen Middle
Mullen Middle School
40 students
What this shows Mullen Elementary School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mullen Elementary School compares
Mullen Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▲ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 16% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Mullen Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Mullen Public Schools reports $24,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mullen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullen High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mullen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mullen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mullen Elementary School
How many students attend Mullen Elementary School?
Mullen Elementary School has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mullen, NE. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullen Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 42% 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 Mullen Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Mullen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mullen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mullen Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Mullen, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullen Elementary School?
Mullen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Mullen Elementary School rank among public schools in Mullen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mullen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mullen, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mullen Public Schools?
Besides Mullen Elementary School, Mullen Public Schools also operates Mullen High School (45 students) and Mullen Middle School (40 students). See the Mullen Public Schools district page for the complete list.