Cumru Elementary School

601 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cumru 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 approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cumru Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Cumru Elementary School's student population of 513 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cumru Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumru Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1853 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
38%
40-44%
55%
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
39%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Governor Mifflin School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cumru Elementary School's ranking?
Cumru Elementary School is ranked #1853 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cumru Elementary School often compared to?
Cumru Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, Brecknock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cumru Elementary School?
513 students attend Cumru Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cumru Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumru Elementary School?
Cumru Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumru Elementary School offer ?
Cumru Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumru Elementary School part of?
Cumru Elementary School is part of Governor Mifflin School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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