At a glance
Reported students
898
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
517
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School: 898 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 771
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Taunton. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Taunton. NCES reports 898 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45%) and Black (30.2%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.35
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black30.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Taunton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elizabeth Pole
Elementary · Grades PK–04
635 reported students
East Taunton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
564 reported students
Joseph C Chamberlain
Elementary · Grades PK–04
496 reported students
Edmund Hatch Bennett
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
H H Galligan
Elementary · Grades KG–04
286 reported students
Benjamin Friedman Middle
Middle · Grades 05–07
701 reported students
Public schools near James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H H Galligan Elementary · Taunton | KG–04 | 286 | 0.4 mi |
| Edmund Hatch Bennett Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 313 | 1.4 mi |
| Joseph C Chamberlain Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 496 | 1.5 mi |
| Elizabeth Pole Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 635 | 2.4 mi |
| East Taunton Elementary Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 564 | 4.3 mi |
| Merrill Elementary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raynham | KG–01 | 310 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
What grades does James L. Mulcahey Elementary School serve?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Taunton.
How many students attend James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School reported 898 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 771 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 898 students and 60.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Taunton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School in?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is part of Taunton, based in Taunton, MA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H H Galligan (0.4 mi), Edmund Hatch Bennett (1.4 mi), Joseph C Chamberlain (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.