Enrollment
278
Elementary
DISTRICT 279 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNT UNION AREA SD·NCES 421602000670
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School
154 School Street, Mount Union, PA 17066 · (814) 542-2595 · Mifflin County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL278 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
107%
297 students
DISTRICT 103% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 95 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 87 | 31% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School→Shirley Twp Elementary School→Mount Union Area Junior High School→Mount Union Area SHS
Based on grade levels within Mount Union Area SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Mifflin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 278 | #1,319 of 1,638 | #4 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.8:1 | #17 of 1,528 | #1 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.9% | #1,044 of 1,531 | #2 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 107% | #79 of 1,600 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.1% | #407 of 450 | N/A |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
278
-9 (-3%) vs 2020
-11% since 2010-11, when it was 314
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 10.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 278 | 31.7 | 8.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 298 | 27 | 11.0:1 | 100% (297) |
| 2022-23 | 295 | 31 | 9.5:1 | 100% (295) |
| 2020-21 | 287 | 28 | 10.3:1 | 99% (284) |
| 2017-18 | 275 | 28 | 9.8:1 | 99% (273) |
| 2015-16 | 271 | 26 | 10.4:1 | 70% (191) |
| 2010-11 | 314 | 26 | 12.1:1 | 51% (159) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (275 to 278); teachers up 13% (28 to 31.7).
About Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School, a small elementary school, is located in Mount Union, Pennsylvania. It had 278 students in 2024-25, spanning kindergarten through 2. That compares with an average of about 443 students for elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
The district, Mount Union Area SD, has 1,101 students enrolled across 4 schools.
At Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School, 85% of students are White. The remaining students are 9% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. Census figures show Mifflin County is about 94% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School scores 27%.
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School reported 31.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 8.8:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Pennsylvania is 13.1:1.
The school's county is Mifflin County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $63,953, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Mifflin County's 11 public schools enroll about 4,774 students and include Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School.
Among nearby public schools, Shirley Twp Elementary School is closest at about 0.6 miles. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School.
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School is coded as Rural: Distant in federal locale data.
Enrollment decreased 3% over 4 years, reaching 278 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 10.3:1 to 8.8:1.
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Mifflin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,041
Census ACS
Median income
$63,953
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
4,774 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mount Union Area SD
- Mount Union Area SHSHigh · 323 students
- Shirley Twp Elementary SchoolElementary · 279 students
- Mount Union Area Junior High SchoolMiddle · 221 students
Other schools in Mount Union
- Mount Union Area SHSHigh · 323 students
- Shirley Twp Elementary SchoolElementary · 279 students
- Mount Union Area Junior High SchoolMiddle · 221 students
Nearby schools
- Shirley Twp Elementary School0.6 mi · 279
- Mount Union Area SHS0.9 mi · 323
- Mount Union Area Junior High School0.9 mi · 221
- Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center5.1 mi · 5
- Rockhill Elementary School9.7 mi · 148
- New Day CS10.8 mi · 139
Frequently asked questions
About Mount Union-Kistler Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School?
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School enrolls approximately 278 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School serve?
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School have?
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.
How diverse is Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School?
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School reports a student body of 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School?
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School is overseen by Mount Union Area SD in Mifflin County.
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