MT PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mt Penn El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Antietam SD school district, located in Mount Penn, PA with about 462 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 6th 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 39 teachers, Mt Penn El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Mt. Penn Elementary School is located at 2310 Cumberland Avenue in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania, and serves as a foundational educational facility within the Antietam School District. As a neighborhood school, it is designed to provide a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and early social-emotional growth. The school plays a central role in the small, close-knit Mount Penn community, acting as a primary hub for local families and fostering a sense of civic engagement among its students.

The facility reflects the traditional architectural landscape of the area and emphasizes a classroom-based approach to education that prepares children for the transition to the middle and high school levels within the district. Because it is part of the smaller Antietam School District, Mt. Penn Elementary benefits from a more intimate student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and a strong connection between the school staff, students, and parents. Overall, the school remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to establishing a strong educational bedrock for the children residing in the Mount Penn borough.

For more information, contact Mt Penn El Sch at (610) 779-3547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.