- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shillington, PA
Mifflin Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mifflin Park El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421086007065
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mifflin Park El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Shillington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mifflin Park El Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mifflin Park El Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shillington, PA.
School address
District: Governor Mifflin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421086007065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mifflin Park El Sch held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421086007065 · Shillington, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 15.2:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Governor Mifflin Shs (1,425 students)
Mifflin Park El Sch held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mifflin Park El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Governor Miffl
Governor Mifflin Shs
1,425 students
- Governor Miffl
Governor Mifflin Ms
631 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate Sch
623 students
- Cumru El Sch 513
Cumru El Sch
513 students
- This school 503
Mifflin Park El Sch
503 students
- Brecknock El S 459
Brecknock El Sch
459 students
What this shows Mifflin Park El Sch reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mifflin Park El Sch compares
Mifflin Park El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 41.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Mifflin Park El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Governor Mifflin Sd reports $15,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mifflin Park El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Mifflin Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Mifflin Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumru El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brecknock El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mifflin Park El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Shillington
1 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mifflin Park El Sch
How many students attend Mifflin Park El Sch?
Mifflin Park El Sch has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shillington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mifflin Park El Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mifflin Park El Sch?
60.0% of students at Mifflin Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mifflin Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mifflin Park El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Shillington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mifflin Park El Sch?
Mifflin Park El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Mifflin Park El Sch rank among public schools in Shillington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mifflin Park El Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shillington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shillington on the city page.
What other schools are in Governor Mifflin Sd?
Besides Mifflin Park El Sch, Governor Mifflin Sd also operates Governor Mifflin Shs (1,425 students), Governor Mifflin Ms (631 students), and Intermediate Sch (623 students). See the Governor Mifflin Sd district page for the complete list.