Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Mount Union-kistler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Union-kistler Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Union-kistler Elementary School?
278 students attend Mount Union-kistler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mount Union-kistler Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Union-kistler Elementary School?
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Union-kistler Elementary School offer ?
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Union-kistler Elementary School part of?
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School is part of Mount Union Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is absolutely the worse school my child has ever been enrolled in. He was constantly being bullied on a daily basis by not just other children but also the teachers.
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