Jacksonwald El Sch

100 Church Lane
Reading, PA 19606

370 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

370

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacksonwald El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	110
Black	28
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
197 (53.2%)
Hispanic
110 (29.7%)
Two or More
30 (8.1%)
Black
28 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Exeter Township SD
Phone:	(610)779-1820
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 95