- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mullen, NE
Mullen High School
Federal NCES profile for Mullen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317404001276
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mullen High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mullen · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mullen High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mullen High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mullen, NE.
School address
District: Mullen Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317404001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mullen High School held near 53 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317404001276 · Mullen, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 6.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mullen Elementary School (73 students)
Mullen High School held near 53 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mullen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mullen Element
Mullen Elementary School
73 students
- This school
Mullen High School
45 students
- Mullen Middle
Mullen Middle School
40 students
What this shows Mullen High School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mullen High School compares
Mullen High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 37% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Mullen High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mullen High 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 high 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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mullen High School
How many students attend Mullen High School?
Mullen High School has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mullen, NE. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullen High School is 6.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 59% 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 High School?
42.3% of students at Mullen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mullen High School?
The largest demographic group at Mullen High School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Mullen, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullen High School?
Mullen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Mullen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mullen High School ranks #3 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 High School, Mullen Public Schools also operates Mullen Elementary School (73 students) and Mullen Middle School (40 students). See the Mullen Public Schools district page for the complete list.