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Twelfth & Marion El Sch

1200 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604Reading SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
497
Students
Total enrolled
$17,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 497 students in grades PK–04 in Reading, Pennsylvania.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,649 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Twelfth & Marion El Sch is a mid-sized elementary in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK–04 with 497 students. The district invests $17,649 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Twelfth & Marion El Sch

497
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution242 male · 255 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 497 students
Student Composition
89%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino89%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 422004005025

Academic Outcomes at Twelfth & Marion El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19604

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,649Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,649
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,766
Student Support$3,353
Administration$2,118
Operations$2,647
Other$1,765
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,649 spent per student, an estimated $7,818 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
16%
State government
70.2%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal programs
13.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,649/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Amanda E Stout El SchRiverside El SchThirteenth & Union El SchMillmont El Sch
+8 more
↓
Middle
Central MSNortheast MSNorthwest MSSouthern MS
+1 more
↓
High School
Reading SHS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyBerks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictReading SD →
Phone: (610)371-5788
NCES ID: 422004005025
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Reading seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Reading SD
High
Reading SHS
5,213 students · 09–12
● 49 opp86% FRL
Mid
Central MS
1,865 students · 05–08
● 49 opp100% FRL
Mid
Northeast MS
938 students · 05–08
● 49 opp100% FRL
Mid
Northwest MS
869 students · 05–08
● 49 opp100% FRL
Elem
Amanda E Stout El Sch
784 students · PK–04
● 52 opp100% FRL
Mid
Southern MS
759 students · 05–08
● 52 opp100% FRL
Elem
Riverside El Sch
727 students · PK–04
● 49 opp100% FRL
Mid
Southwest MS
671 students · 05–08
● 52 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1200 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.