Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jacksonwald Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacksonwald El Sch serves the west part of Reading, PA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacksonwald Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Jacksonwald Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonwald Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
30%
16%
Black
8%
14%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonwald Elementary School's ranking?
Jacksonwald Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jacksonwald Elementary School often compared to?
Jacksonwald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owatin Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jacksonwald Elementary School?
370 students attend Jacksonwald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jacksonwald Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacksonwald Elementary School?
Jacksonwald Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonwald Elementary School offer ?
Jacksonwald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonwald Elementary School part of?
Jacksonwald Elementary School is part of Exeter Township School District.
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