Muhlenberg El Sch

488 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

488

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muhlenberg El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	330
Black	58
Asian	4
Two or More	43
American Indian	3

Hispanic
330 (67.6 %)
Black
58 (11.9 %)
White
50 (10.2 %)
Two or More
43 (8.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-4861
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 65