- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, PA
Kunkel El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kunkel El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421524001788
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kunkel El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kunkel El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kunkel El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Middletown, PA.
School address
District: Middletown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421524001788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Kunkel El Sch grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 421524001788 · Middletown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown Area Hs (702 students)
Kunkel El Sch grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kunkel El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Are
Middletown Area Hs
702 students
- Middletown Are
Middletown Area Ms
534 students
- Robert Reid El
Robert Reid El Sch
410 students
- This school
Kunkel El Sch
369 students
- Fink El Sch 257
Fink El Sch
257 students
What this shows Kunkel El Sch reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kunkel El Sch compares
Kunkel El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.2%
African American 5.7%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Kunkel El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown Area Sd reports $18,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kunkel El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown Area Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Reid El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fink El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kunkel El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kunkel El Sch
How many students attend Kunkel El Sch?
Kunkel El Sch has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kunkel El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kunkel El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Kunkel El Sch?
44.3% of students at Kunkel El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kunkel El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kunkel El Sch is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Middletown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kunkel El Sch?
Kunkel El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Kunkel El Sch rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Kunkel El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Middletown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown Area Sd?
Besides Kunkel El Sch, Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Hs (702 students), Middletown Area Ms (534 students), and Robert Reid El Sch (410 students). See the Middletown Area Sd district page for the complete list.