Northwest El Sch

820 Clinton Street
Reading, PA 19601

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School is a public school located in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Reading School District. Situated on Clinton Street, the school provides foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a large, diverse urban district, the school focuses on creating a structured learning environment that supports student growth and prepares younger children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Northwest Elementary aims to foster a supportive school climate that addresses the developmental needs of its student body. The school typically engages in initiatives to improve student performance, promote social-emotional learning, and encourage family involvement within the Reading community. By working to meet the challenges often associated with urban public education, Northwest Elementary strives to provide its students with the essential tools, resources, and educational foundation necessary for future academic success.

496

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	450
Black	28
Two or More	9

Hispanic
450 (90.7%)
Black
28 (5.6%)
White
9 (1.8%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)

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)371-5904
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwest El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwest El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	52.6%
Male	235	47.4%

Elementary School K - 3rd