JACKSONWALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jacksonwald El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Exeter Township SD school district, located in Reading, PA with about 375 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Jacksonwald El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jacksonwald Elementary School is a public school located in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Exeter Township School District. It provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as mathematics, reading, and science. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse developmental needs of its young learners through a blend of structured curriculum and classroom engagement.
Beyond its academic instruction, Jacksonwald Elementary emphasizes the importance of social-emotional growth and character development. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to encourage student participation and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and parent-teacher involvement, Jacksonwald strives to create a safe, inclusive environment that prepares its students for successful transitions into middle school.
For more information, contact Jacksonwald El Sch at (610) 779-1820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1820
JACKSONWALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Reading, PA with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Exeter Township SD
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 26.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 375 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSONWALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.