At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Glenside El Sch: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 314
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Glenside El Sch
Glenside El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Reading. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Reading SD. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.7%) and Black (6.9%). English learners represent 28.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glenside El Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic87.7%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Reading SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
345 reported students
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
408 reported students
Twelfth & Marion El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
459 reported students
Thirteenth & Green El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
477 reported students
Northwest El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
496 reported students
Sixteenth & Haak El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
527 reported students
Public schools near Glenside El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest El Sch Elementary · Reading SD | PK–04 | 496 | 0.7 mi |
| Riverside El Sch Elementary · Reading SD | PK–04 | 694 | 0.8 mi |
| Lauers Park El Sch Elementary · Reading SD | PK–04 | 615 | 1.5 mi |
| Twelfth & Marion El Sch Elementary · Reading SD | PK–04 | 459 | 1.8 mi |
| Tenth & Green El Sch Elementary · Reading SD | PK–04 | 564 | 1.9 mi |
| Thirteenth & Union El Sch Elementary · Reading SD | PK–04 | 641 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glenside El Sch
What grades does Glenside El Sch serve?
Glenside El Sch reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Reading SD.
How many students attend Glenside El Sch?
Glenside El Sch reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 314 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glenside El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 261 students and 23.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glenside El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glenside El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Reading SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Glenside El Sch in?
Glenside El Sch is part of Reading SD, based in Reading, PA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glenside El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest El Sch (0.7 mi), Riverside El Sch (0.8 mi), Lauers Park El Sch (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.