Mount Union-Kistler El Sch

www.muasd.org

278 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School is a public primary school located in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, serving as a key educational facility within the Mount Union Area School District. Situated at 154 School Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding community. By focusing on core academic subjects and social development, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journey within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Union Area School District, which emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community engagement. Through its official website, http://www.muasd.org, the school maintains communication with families regarding district-wide policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. As a pillar of the Mount Union community, Kistler Elementary works to foster a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and school, ensuring that students have the resources necessary to meet state educational standards.

278

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Two or More	26

White
236 (84.9%)
Two or More
26 (9.4%)
Hispanic
12 (4.3%)
Black
4 (1.4%)

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)542-2595
Website:	http://www.muasd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
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 95

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 87