Owatin Creek Elementary School

5000 Boyertown Pike
Reading, PA 19606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Owatin Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Owatin Creek Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Owatin Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owatin Creek Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#919 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
55%
38%
60%
55%
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owatin Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Owatin Creek Elementary School is ranked #919 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Owatin Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Owatin Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonwald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Owatin Creek Elementary School?
554 students attend Owatin Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Owatin Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owatin Creek Elementary School?
Owatin Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owatin Creek Elementary School offer ?
Owatin Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owatin Creek Elementary School part of?
Owatin Creek Elementary School is part of Exeter Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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