Enrollment
542
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Reiffton Sch
Federal NCES profile for Reiffton Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420948000702
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reiffton Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Reiffton Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reiffton Sch ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Exeter Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420948000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reiffton Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reiffton Sch
Reiffton Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Reading's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Ms (1,785 students): Reiffton Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15:1).
Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students) and Exeter Twp Jhs (618 students) alongside Reiffton 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 Reiffton Sch compares
Reiffton 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Reiffton 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 Reiffton 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 Reiffton 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 |
| Owatin Creek El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lorane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonwald El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reiffton 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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reiffton Sch
How many students attend Reiffton Sch?
Reiffton Sch has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reiffton Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Reiffton Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reiffton Sch?
36.4% of students at Reiffton Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reiffton Sch?
The largest demographic group at Reiffton Sch is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reiffton Sch?
Reiffton Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Reiffton Sch rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Reiffton Sch ranks #1 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 Reiffton Sch a good school?
Reiffton Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Reiffton Sch, Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students), Exeter Twp Jhs (618 students), and Owatin Creek El Sch (539 students). See the Exeter Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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