Enrollment
408
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, PA
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Tyson-Schoener El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422004000831
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyson-Schoener El Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyson-Schoener El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyson-Schoener El Sch ranks #12 of 15 schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004000831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyson-Schoener El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Tyson-Schoener El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 518 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #471, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Reading Sd spends $13,219 per pupil, 26% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reading's public schools, it stands alongside Muhlenberg Jr Ms (1,016 students): Tyson-Schoener El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 15.6:1).
Reading Sd also operates Reading Shs (4,879 students) and Central Ms (1,785 students) alongside Tyson-Schoener 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 Tyson-Schoener El Sch compares
Tyson-Schoener 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$13,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 7.1%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Tyson-Schoener El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reading Sd, which includes Tyson-Schoener El Sch.
$13,219
Per student
-26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 70.2%
Federal 13.9%
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 Tyson-Schoener 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 Tyson-Schoener El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tyson-Schoener El Sch
How many students attend Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
Tyson-Schoener El Sch has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyson-Schoener El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
100.0% of students at Tyson-Schoener El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Tyson-Schoener El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
Tyson-Schoener El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Tyson-Schoener El Sch rank among schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyson-Schoener El Sch ranks #12 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.
Is Tyson-Schoener El Sch a good school?
Tyson-Schoener El Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Reading Sd?
Besides Tyson-Schoener 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.
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