- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, PA
Lauers Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lauers Park El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422004000852
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lauers Park El Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 15
- schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lauers Park El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lauers Park El Sch ranks #6 of 15 schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lauers Park El Sch held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 422004000852 · Reading, PA Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Shs (4,879 students)
Lauers Park El Sch held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lauers Park 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 615
Lauers Park El Sch
615 students
What this shows Lauers Park El Sch reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lauers Park El Sch compares
Lauers Park 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
White 4.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Lauers Park 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 Lauers Park 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lauers Park 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
Standard public school
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
Standard public school
694 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Millmont El Sch
Standard public school
590 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Tenth & Green El Sch
Standard public school
564 students 15.7:1 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lauers Park El Sch
How many students attend Lauers Park El Sch?
Lauers Park El Sch has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lauers Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lauers Park El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lauers Park El Sch?
100.0% of students at Lauers Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lauers Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lauers Park El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lauers Park El Sch?
Lauers Park El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lauers Park El Sch rank among schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Lauers Park El Sch ranks #6 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 Lauers Park 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.