Enrollment
370
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacksonwald El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacksonwald El Sch
Jacksonwald El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling 370 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 579 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #122.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Reading's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Ms (1,785 students): Jacksonwald El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15:1).
Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students) and Exeter Twp Jhs (618 students) alongside Jacksonwald El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jacksonwald El Sch compares
Jacksonwald El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Exeter Township Sd, which includes Jacksonwald El Sch.
$17,637
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 27.8%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jacksonwald El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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