MUHLENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Muhlenberg El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 448 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Muhlenberg El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Muhlenberg Elementary School is a public school located in the West End of Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Allentown School District. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school community actively prioritizes parental and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development, Muhlenberg strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Located in an urban setting, the school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood, providing resources and a structured learning atmosphere designed to meet the unique needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Muhlenberg El Sch at (484) 765-4861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

740 N 21st St
Allentown, PA 18104-4088
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MUHLENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Allentown, PA with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Allentown City SD
Total Students:
448
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 448 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.5%
White
21.4%
Black or African American
17.2%
Asian
2.7%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.