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Jacksonwald Elementary School

100 Church Lane
Reading, PA 19606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 371 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jacksonwald Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.57, 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)
#1485 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
38%
50-54%
55%
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
371 students attend Jacksonwald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jacksonwald Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacksonwald Elementary School?
Jacksonwald Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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