- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Union, PA
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mount Union-Kistler El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421602000670
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mount Union · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Union-Kistler El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, PA.
School address
District: Mount Union Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421602000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421602000670 · Mount Union, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Union Area Shs (323 students)
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Union Ar
Mount Union Area Shs
323 students
- Shirley Twp El
Shirley Twp El Sch
279 students
- This school
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
278 students
- Mount Union Ar
Mount Union Area Jhs
221 students
What this shows Mount Union-Kistler El Sch reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Union-Kistler El Sch compares
Mount Union-Kistler 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,378
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Union Area Sd reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Union-Kistler El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Union Area Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirley Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Union Area Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Union-Kistler El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Union
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
How many students attend Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Union, PA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
100.0% of students at Mount Union-Kistler El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Mount Union, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mount Union-Kistler El Sch rank among public schools in Mount Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Union-Kistler El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Union Area Sd?
Besides Mount Union-Kistler El Sch, Mount Union Area Sd also operates Mount Union Area Shs (323 students), Shirley Twp El Sch (279 students), and Mount Union Area Jhs (221 students). See the Mount Union Area Sd district page for the complete list.