Muhlenberg El Ctr

610 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605

1,150 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Muhlenberg Elementary Center, located on Sharp Avenue in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a key academic institution within the Muhlenberg School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, the elementary center places a strong priority on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where young learners can build the essential skills needed for their transition into middle school.

Beyond core academic instruction, Muhlenberg Elementary Center typically engages in efforts to foster a sense of community and school spirit among its students and staff. The school administration and faculty work to maintain partnerships with families to ensure a holistic approach to student achievement. By utilizing various educational resources and standardized curricula, the institution aims to meet the unique needs of its student body while promoting a culture of learning and personal growth within the Reading area.

1,150

Total Students

69.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muhlenberg El Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	494
Black	69
Asian	13
Two or More	253
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
494 (43.0 %)
White
319 (27.7 %)
Two or More
253 (22.0 %)
Black
69 (6.0 %)
Asian
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Muhlenberg SD
Phone:	(610)921-8028
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	1,150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 271

Grade 1 286

Grade 2 289

Grade 3 304

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Muhlenberg El Ctr
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	271
Grade 1	286
Grade 2	289
Grade 3	304

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Muhlenberg El Ctr
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	562	48.9%
Male	588	51.1%

Elementary School K - 5th