Enrollment
503
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mifflin Park El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mifflin Park El Sch
Mifflin Park El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Shillington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Shillington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Intermediate Sch (623 students): Mifflin Park El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Governor Mifflin Sd also operates Governor Mifflin Shs (1,425 students) and Governor Mifflin Ms (631 students) alongside Mifflin Park El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mifflin Park El Sch compares
Mifflin Park El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Governor Mifflin Sd, which includes Mifflin Park El Sch.
$15,081
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.7%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mifflin Park El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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