James L. Mulcahey Elementary School

www.tauntonschools.org

851 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mulcahey Elementary School is a public school located in Taunton, Massachusetts, serving students in the Taunton Public School district. As a community-focused learning institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success and personal growth. The school prioritizes a supportive environment, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to help young learners build a strong base for their future academic careers.

Part of the larger Taunton School District, Mulcahey Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student achievement. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to create inclusive classrooms where diverse learning needs are met. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can access ongoing updates through the official Taunton Public Schools district website.

851

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	165
Black	235
Asian	5
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
390 (45.8 %)
Black
235 (27.6 %)
Hispanic
165 (19.4 %)
Two or More
53 (6.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Taunton
Phone:	(508)821-1255
Website:	http://www.tauntonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 168