TYSON-SCHOENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tyson-Schoener El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Reading SD school district, located in Reading, PA with about 673 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 39 teachers, Tyson-Schoener El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Tyson-Schoener Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, serving a diverse student population within the Reading School District. As an urban neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its students, many of whom come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Beyond core academics, Tyson-Schoener emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond. By focusing on literacy, numeracy, and inclusive practices, the institution strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide every child with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Tyson-Schoener El Sch at (610) 371-5951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

315 S 5th St
Reading, PA 19602-2310
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TYSON-SCHOENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Reading, PA with about 673 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Reading SD
Total Students:
673
Teachers:
39.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 673 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TYSON-SCHOENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.7%
Black or African American
8.0%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.