TENTH & PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tenth & Penn El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Reading SD school district, located in Reading, PA with about 580 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, Tenth & Penn El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Tenth & Penn Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania. Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is part of the Reading School District, which operates within an urban environment that serves a diverse student body. The school is situated in a central area of the city, placing it at the core of the local community it serves.

Academically, the school focuses on foundational education, providing instruction in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the Reading School District, Tenth & Penn emphasizes the development of essential academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's broader goals of preparing students for middle school success through a combination of structured classroom learning and social-emotional development.

For more information, contact Tenth & Penn El Sch at (610) 320-6994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.