Mifflin County SD

Lewistown, Pennsylvania — 9 schools

4,636
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$17,881
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mifflin County SD operates 9 public schools serving 4,636 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,491 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mifflin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,881 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.5% local, 44.6% state, and 15.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,232 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #341 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 401.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools.

Mifflin Co Hs accounts for 23.0% of all Mifflin County SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mifflin County SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mifflin County SD school enrollment varies 4.9× across entities

Mifflin County SD school enrollment ranges from 212 students (lowest) to 1,032 students (highest), a spread of 820 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mifflin County SD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Mifflin County SD student-counselor ratio is 401:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mifflin County SD chronic absenteeism rate is 28.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Mifflin County SD is typically wider than the Mifflin County SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
44.6%
State
39.5%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
341 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mifflin County county, where this district is located.

$770
Studio/mo
$786
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,283
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,232
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Mifflin County SD.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 2.1%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
401.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mifflin County SD

School Enrollment
Mifflin Co Hs
1,032
Mifflin Co Ms
733
Mifflin Co Jhs
678
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
516
Lewistown El Sch
457
Indian Valley El Sch
348
East Derry El Sch
261
Strodes Mills El Sch
254
Indian Valley Intrmd Sch
212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mifflin County SD?

Mifflin County SD has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 6 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,636 students.

How much does Mifflin County SD spend per student?

Mifflin County SD spends $17,881 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #341 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Mifflin County SD?

The average teacher salary in Mifflin County SD is $73,232 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mifflin County SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mifflin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mifflin County SD?

Mifflin County SD students are 90.7% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mifflin County SD?

Mifflin County SD has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #341 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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