Enrollment
410
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, PA
Robert Reid El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Robert Reid El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421524000703
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Reid El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Reid El Sch has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Reid El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Middletown, PA.
School address
District: Middletown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421524000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Reid El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Reid El Sch
Robert Reid El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 410 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Robert Reid El Sch is leaner than roughly 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 23% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Middletown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kunkel El Sch (369 students): Robert Reid El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 13.2:1).
Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Hs (702 students) and Middletown Area Ms (534 students) alongside Robert Reid El 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 Robert Reid El Sch compares
Robert Reid El 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,795
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 10.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Robert Reid El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown Area Sd, which includes Robert Reid El Sch.
$17,795
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 Robert Reid El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kunkel El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fink El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Reid El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Reid El Sch
How many students attend Robert Reid El Sch?
Robert Reid El Sch has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Reid El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Reid El Sch is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Reid El Sch?
66.2% of students at Robert Reid El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Reid El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Robert Reid El Sch is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Reid El Sch?
Robert Reid El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Robert Reid El Sch rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Reid El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
Is Robert Reid El Sch a good school?
Robert Reid El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Middletown Area Sd?
Besides Robert Reid El Sch, Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Hs (702 students), Middletown Area Ms (534 students), and Kunkel El Sch (369 students). See the Middletown Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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