- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Reiffton Sch shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 420948000702 · Reading, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students)
Reiffton Sch shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Reiffton 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
- This school
Reiffton Sch
542 students
- Owatin Creek E
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 Reiffton Sch reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reiffton Sch compares
Reiffton Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Exeter Township Sd reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~542 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.