Muhlenberg El Sch

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-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.

606

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muhlenberg El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	404
Black	75
Asian	8
Two or More	58

Hispanic
404 (66.7%)
Black
75 (12.4%)
White
61 (10.1%)
Two or More
58 (9.6%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)

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:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 119

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 112