- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, PA
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Tenth & Penn El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422004000284
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenth & Penn El Sch earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenth & Penn El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenth & Penn El Sch ranks #8 of 15 schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Tenth & Penn El Sch grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 422004000284 · Reading, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Shs (4,879 students)
Tenth & Penn El Sch grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tenth & Penn 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 345
Tenth & Penn El Sch
345 students
What this shows Tenth & Penn El Sch reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenth & Penn El Sch compares
Tenth & Penn El Sch is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%
African American 6.1%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Tenth & Penn 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 Tenth & Penn 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenth & Penn 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
Riverside El Sch
Standard public school
694 students 16.1:1 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
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenth & Penn El Sch
How many students attend Tenth & Penn El Sch?
Tenth & Penn El Sch has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenth & Penn El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenth & Penn El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Tenth & Penn El Sch?
100.0% of students at Tenth & Penn El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenth & Penn El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Tenth & Penn El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenth & Penn El Sch?
Tenth & Penn El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Tenth & Penn El Sch rank among schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenth & Penn El Sch ranks #8 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 Tenth & Penn 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.