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.

100 Church Lane
Reading, PA 19606
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.