Shirley Twp El Sch
265 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Shirley Township Elementary School is a public primary school located in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Mount Union Area School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of basic literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a smaller district, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where faculty and staff work to support the individual needs of their students within the context of the Pennsylvania state curriculum.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Union Area School District, which strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for future academic success. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Shirley Township Elementary plays a vital role in the early educational journey of local children, helping to bridge the gap between home and the formal secondary education system.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Union Area School District, which strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for future academic success. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Shirley Township Elementary plays a vital role in the early educational journey of local children, helping to bridge the gap between home and the formal secondary education system.
265
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 219 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 30 |
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White219 (82.6 %)
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Two or More30 (11.3 %)
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Black10 (3.8 %)
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Hispanic5 (1.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Mount Union Area SD |
| Phone: | (814)542-9381 |
| Website: | http://www.muasd.org |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 265 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
95
Grade 4
81
Grade 5
89
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 95 |
| Grade 4 | 81 |
| Grade 5 | 89 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 125 | 47.2% |
| Male | 140 | 52.8% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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