- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421620004919
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg El Ctr earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg El Ctr has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg El Ctr ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Muhlenberg Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421620004919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Muhlenberg El Ctr grew from 1,150 students in 2022-23 to 1,215 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 69.7 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 421620004919 · Reading, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,241 enr · 18:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Muhlenberg Hs (1,166 students)
Muhlenberg El Ctr grew from 1,150 students in 2022-23 to 1,215 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 69.7 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Muhlenberg El Ctr
1,241 students
- Muhlenberg Hs
Muhlenberg Hs
1,166 students
- Muhlenberg Jr
Muhlenberg Jr Ms
1,016 students
- C E Cole Inter
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
986 students
What this shows Muhlenberg El Ctr reports 1,241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg El Ctr compares
Muhlenberg El 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,241
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$13,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 29.4%
Two or More 23.4%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Muhlenberg El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muhlenberg Sd reports $13,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muhlenberg El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg Jr Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C E Cole Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
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
Southwest Ms
Standard public school
574 students 13.3:1 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 (~1,241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg El Ctr
How many students attend Muhlenberg El Ctr?
Muhlenberg El Ctr has 1,241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,150 (2022-23) → 1,215 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg El Ctr is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muhlenberg El Ctr?
100.0% of students at Muhlenberg El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg El Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg El Ctr?
Muhlenberg El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Muhlenberg El Ctr rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg El Ctr ranks #6 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 Muhlenberg Sd?
Besides Muhlenberg El Ctr, Muhlenberg Sd also operates Muhlenberg Hs (1,166 students), Muhlenberg Jr Ms (1,016 students), and C E Cole Intermediate Sch (986 students). See the Muhlenberg Sd district page for the complete list.