- Enrollment
- 3,074
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allentown, PA
Muhlenberg El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420228002780
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 21
- elementary schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg El Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg El Sch ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228002780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Muhlenberg El Sch grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 420228002780 · Allentown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 18.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William Allen Hs (3,074 students)
Muhlenberg El Sch grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Allen
William Allen Hs
3,074 students
- Louis E Dieruf
Louis E Dieruff Hs
1,914 students
- South Mountain 972
South Mountain Ms
972 students
- Francis D Raub 876
Francis D Raub Ms
876 students
- Brigadier Gene 807
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
807 students
- This school 606
Muhlenberg El Sch
606 students
What this shows Muhlenberg El Sch reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg El Sch compares
Muhlenberg El Sch 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$17,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 12.4%
White 10.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Muhlenberg El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allentown City Sd reports $17,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muhlenberg El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allen Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis D Raub Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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Roosevelt El Sch
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Hiram W Dodd El Sch
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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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg El Sch
How many students attend Muhlenberg El Sch?
Muhlenberg El Sch has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg El Sch is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muhlenberg El Sch?
100.0% of students at Muhlenberg El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg El Sch?
Muhlenberg El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muhlenberg El Sch rank among elementary schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg El Sch ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, 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 Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Allentown City Sd?
Besides Muhlenberg El Sch, Allentown City Sd also operates William Allen Hs (3,074 students), Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), and South Mountain Ms (972 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.