- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, PA
Riverside El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Riverside El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422004000845
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside El Sch earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside El Sch ranks #15 of 15 schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Riverside El Sch held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 422004000845 · Reading, PA Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Shs (4,879 students)
Riverside El Sch held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Riverside 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 694
Riverside El Sch
694 students
What this shows Riverside El Sch reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside El Sch compares
Riverside 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
African American 5.6%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Riverside El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Reading Sd reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside 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 | Similar size | 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 Riverside 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
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Lauers Park El Sch
Standard public school
615 students 15.8:1 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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside El Sch
How many students attend Riverside El Sch?
Riverside El Sch has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside El Sch is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside El Sch?
100.0% of students at Riverside El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Riverside El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside El Sch?
Riverside El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Riverside El Sch rank among schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside El Sch ranks #15 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 Riverside 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.