Tyson-Schoener El Sch

315 S 5th St
Reading, PA 19602

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

408

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	349
Black	29
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Hispanic
349 (85.5%)
Black
29 (7.1%)
White
20 (4.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Reading SD
Phone:	(610)371-5951
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 90

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 92