- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Jacksonwald El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonwald El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420948006731
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonwald El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonwald El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonwald El Sch ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Exeter Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420948006731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jacksonwald El Sch held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420948006731 · Reading, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students)
Jacksonwald El Sch held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jacksonwald El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Exeter Twp Shs
Exeter Twp Shs
1,312 students
- Exeter Twp Jhs
Exeter Twp Jhs
618 students
- Reiffton Sch
Reiffton Sch
542 students
- Owatin Creek E
Owatin Creek El Sch
539 students
- Lorane El Sch 456
Lorane El Sch
456 students
- This school 370
Jacksonwald El Sch
370 students
What this shows Jacksonwald El Sch reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonwald El Sch compares
Jacksonwald El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Jacksonwald El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Exeter Township Sd reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonwald El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Twp Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Exeter Twp Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reiffton Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owatin Creek El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lorane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonwald El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Ms
Standard public school
1,785 students 15:1 students per teacher
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Standard public school
1,241 students 18:1 students per teacher
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
986 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Northeast Ms
Standard public school
868 students 14:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ms
Standard public school
821 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonwald El Sch
How many students attend Jacksonwald El Sch?
Jacksonwald El Sch has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonwald El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonwald El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Jacksonwald El Sch?
39.0% of students at Jacksonwald El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonwald El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonwald El Sch is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonwald El Sch?
Jacksonwald El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Jacksonwald El Sch rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonwald El Sch ranks #2 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter Township Sd?
Besides Jacksonwald El Sch, Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students), Exeter Twp Jhs (618 students), and Reiffton Sch (542 students). See the Exeter Township Sd district page for the complete list.