- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Mt Penn Primary Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Mt Penn Primary Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420248007687
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Penn Primary Ctr earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Penn Primary Ctr has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Penn Primary Ctr ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Antietam Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420248007687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Mt Penn Primary Ctr grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+30.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 420248007687 · Reading, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 26.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Penn El Sch (434 students)
Mt Penn Primary Ctr grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+30.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mt Penn Primary Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Penn El Sch
Mt Penn El Sch
434 students
- Antietam Ms/Hs
Antietam Ms/Hs
360 students
- This school
Mt Penn Primary Ctr
345 students
What this shows Mt Penn Primary Ctr reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Penn Primary Ctr compares
Mt Penn Primary Ctr 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 95% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,718
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 31.9%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Mt Penn Primary Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Antietam Sd reports $15,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Penn Primary Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Penn El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antietam Ms/Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Penn Primary Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Ms
Standard public school
1,785 students 15:1 students per teacher
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Standard public school
1,241 students 18:1 students per teacher
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
986 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Northeast Ms
Standard public school
868 students 14:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ms
Standard public school
821 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Penn Primary Ctr
How many students attend Mt Penn Primary Ctr?
Mt Penn Primary Ctr has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Penn Primary Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Penn Primary Ctr is 26.5:1, which is 95% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Penn Primary Ctr?
100.0% of students at Mt Penn Primary Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Penn Primary Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Mt Penn Primary Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Penn Primary Ctr?
Mt Penn Primary Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Mt Penn Primary Ctr rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Penn Primary Ctr ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, 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 Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Antietam Sd?
Besides Mt Penn Primary Ctr, Antietam Sd also operates Mt Penn El Sch (434 students) and Antietam Ms/Hs (360 students). See the Antietam Sd district page for the complete list.