John C. Kunkel Elementary School is located at 2401 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown. In 2015, the school's enrollment was 433 pupils in grades kindergarten through 5th, with 39% of pupils receiving a federal free or reduced-price meals due to family poverty. Additionally, 10% of the pupils receive special education services, while 1% are identified as gifted. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated highly qualified under No Child Left Behind. The school provides full-day kindergarten. The school is a federally designated Title I school.