- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tonawanda, NY
Mullen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mullen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362874003904
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mullen Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mullen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mullen Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362874003904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
303 on latest CCD 362874003904 · Tonawanda, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 9.2:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonawanda Middle/High School (891 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 7 public schools in Tonawanda. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mullen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonawanda Midd
Tonawanda Middle/High School
891 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
366 students
- This school 303
Mullen Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Mullen Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mullen Elementary School compares
Mullen Elementary School vs New York and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$19,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Tonawanda City School District reports $19,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mullen Elementary School
How many students attend Mullen Elementary School?
Mullen Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tonawanda, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullen Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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?
49.8% of students at Mullen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullen Elementary School?
Mullen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mullen Elementary School rank among public schools in Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Mullen Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Tonawanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tonawanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Tonawanda City School District?
Besides Mullen Elementary School, Tonawanda City School District also operates Tonawanda Middle/High School (891 students) and Riverview Elementary School (366 students). See the Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.