- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, PA
Glenside El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Glenside El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422004000844
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenside El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenside El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenside El Sch ranks #2 of 15 schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Glenside El Sch shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 422004000844 · Reading, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Shs (4,879 students)
Glenside El Sch shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Glenside El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Shs
Reading Shs
4,879 students
- Central Ms 1,785
Central Ms
1,785 students
- Northeast Ms 868
Northeast Ms
868 students
- Northwest Ms 821
Northwest Ms
821 students
- Amanda E Stout 758
Amanda E Stout El Sch
758 students
- This school 261
Glenside El Sch
261 students
What this shows Glenside El Sch reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenside El Sch compares
Glenside El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
African American 6.9%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Glenside El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reading Sd reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenside El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenside El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Reading
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muhlenberg Jr Ms
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1,016 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Amanda E Stout El Sch
Standard public school
758 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Riverside El Sch
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694 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Lauers Park El Sch
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615 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Millmont El Sch
Standard public school
590 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenside El Sch
How many students attend Glenside El Sch?
Glenside El Sch has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenside El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenside El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenside El Sch?
100.0% of students at Glenside El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenside El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Glenside El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenside El Sch?
Glenside El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenside El Sch rank among schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenside El Sch ranks #2 of 15 schools in Reading, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Reading Sd?
Besides Glenside El Sch, Reading Sd also operates Reading Shs (4,879 students), Central Ms (1,785 students), and Northeast Ms (868 students). See the Reading Sd district page for the complete list.