Enrollment
770
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390446901568
Reading Elementary School — Reading, OH
Federal NCES profile for Reading Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Reading Community City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Reading Elementary School reports 770 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 513 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Reading Community City spends $13,840 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.5% from local sources (property taxes), 38.9% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reading Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 770 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,840
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 513 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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 770 Top 88% in Ohio — larger than 12% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390446901568
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 513:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reading Community City, which includes Reading Elementary School.
$13,840
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 38.9%
Federal 15.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Similar other schools in Reading
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Reading Elementary School
How many students attend Reading Elementary School?
Reading Elementary School has 770 students enrolled. It is a other school in Reading, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reading Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reading Elementary School is White at 64.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Reading, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reading Elementary School?
Reading Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.