- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Owatin Creek El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Owatin Creek El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420948000783
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owatin Creek El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Owatin Creek El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owatin Creek El Sch ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Exeter Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420948000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Owatin Creek El Sch held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 420948000783 · Reading, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 14.2:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students)
Owatin Creek El Sch held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Owatin Creek 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
- This school
Owatin Creek El Sch
539 students
- Lorane El Sch 456
Lorane El Sch
456 students
- Jacksonwald El 370
Jacksonwald El Sch
370 students
What this shows Owatin Creek El Sch reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owatin Creek El Sch compares
Owatin Creek 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Owatin Creek 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 Owatin Creek El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Twp Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Exeter Twp Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reiffton Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lorane El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonwald El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owatin Creek 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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owatin Creek El Sch
How many students attend Owatin Creek El Sch?
Owatin Creek El Sch has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatin Creek El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Owatin Creek El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owatin Creek El Sch?
22.3% of students at Owatin Creek El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owatin Creek El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Owatin Creek El Sch is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owatin Creek El Sch?
Owatin Creek El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Owatin Creek El Sch rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Owatin Creek El Sch ranks #4 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 Owatin Creek 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.