- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Reading, PA
West Reading El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for West Reading El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422676000885
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Reading El Ctr earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 310
- students enrolled
West Reading El Ctr has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wyomissing Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422676000885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Reading El Ctr held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 422676000885 · West Reading, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 15.5:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyomissing Area Jshs (965 students)
West Reading El Ctr held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Reading El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyomissing Are
Wyomissing Area Jshs
965 students
- Wyomissing Hil
Wyomissing Hills El Ctr
615 students
- This school 310
West Reading El Ctr
310 students
What this shows West Reading El Ctr reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Reading El Ctr compares
West Reading El Ctr 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,021
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, West Reading El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wyomissing Area Sd reports $19,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Reading El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing Area Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyomissing Hills El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Reading El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Reading El Ctr
How many students attend West Reading El Ctr?
West Reading El Ctr has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Reading El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at West Reading El Ctr is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Reading El Ctr?
38.7% of students at West Reading El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Reading El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at West Reading El Ctr is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in West Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Reading El Ctr?
West Reading El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wyomissing Area Sd?
Besides West Reading El Ctr, Wyomissing Area Sd also operates Wyomissing Area Jshs (965 students) and Wyomissing Hills El Ctr (615 students). See the Wyomissing Area Sd district page for the complete list.