What grades does Riverside El Sch serve?

Riverside El Sch operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Reading area.

Where is Riverside El Sch located?

Riverside El Sch is a urban school in Reading, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside El Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside El Sch is 15:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Reading, PA?

Schools in Reading include Riverside El Sch and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Reading area.

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Riverside El Sch — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Reading, Pennsylvania|Reading SD

Reading, PA 19601

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Mon

Schools Closed: Teachers on DutyStaff Day

In-Service Days

Aug

Wed

RSD School Board Committee of the Whole MeetingEvent

Aug

Wed

RSD School Board Committee of the Whole MeetingEvent

Aug

Fri

Schools Closed: Offices OpenEvent

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

692

Student:Teacher

15:1

Locale

Urban

District

Reading SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(610)371-5896

School Statistics

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,659

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,819

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,947

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 69%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$300,301

+2.0% 1yr+41.6% 5yr

Reading, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Uninsured residents

12.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,783

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,266

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

1,260 (30%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,111 (26%)

Autism

895 (21%)

Intellectual Disability

478 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

256 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

218 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

694

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Event

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open Schools Closed for Labor Day	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday Schools and Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	RSD School Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	RSD School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	School Closed: Teachers on Duty In-Service	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	RSD School Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	RSD School Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Student Early Dismissal Lunch will be served.Dismissal times are as follows:Reading High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.  RKAA CityLine, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.AM-CTC will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. and will return to RHS for lunchPM-CTC will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. from Reading High School and will not attend PM CTCCMS, NEMS, NWMS, SOMS, and SWMS middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Elementary schools, including Kindergarten and K-8 RVA, will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.AM - Pre	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty Election Day / In-Service	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	RSD School Board Committee of the Whole	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	RSD School Board Committee of the Whole	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty Act 80 Days	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	RSD School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	RSD School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Schools and Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open Thanksgiving Recess	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	RSD School Board Reorganization Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	RSD School Board Reorganization Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Student Early Dismissal Lunch will be served.Dismissal times are as follows:Reading High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.  RKAA CityLine, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.AM-CTC will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. and will return to RHS for lunchPM-CTC will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. from Reading High School and will not attend PM CTCCMS, NEMS, NWMS, SOMS, and SWMS middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Elementary schools, including Kindergarten and K-8 RVA, will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.AM - Pre	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty In-Service	Staff Day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break Offices will be open December 28th - 30th	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students Lunch will be served.Dismissal times are as follows:Reading High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.  RKAA CityLine, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.AM-CTC will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. and will return to RHS for lunchPM-CTC will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. from Reading High School and will not attend PM CTCCMS, NEMS, NWMS, SOMS, and SWMS middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Elementary schools, including Kindergarten and K-8 RVA, will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.AM - Pre	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Schools Offices Closed Schools and Offices closed for Martin Luther King Day	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty Act 80 Days	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Schools Closed: Offices Open for Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break Schools Closed for Spring BreakOffices Closed March 25th and 26th	Break	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty Act 80 Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students Lunch will be served.Dismissal times are as follows:Reading High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.  RKAA CityLine, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.AM-CTC will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. and will return to RHS for lunchPM-CTC will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. from Reading High School and will not attend PM CTCCMS, NEMS, NWMS, SOMS, and SWMS middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Elementary schools, including Kindergarten and K-8 RVA, will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.AM - Pre	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students Lunch will be served.Dismissal times are as follows:Reading High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.  RKAA CityLine, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.AM-CTC will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. and will return to RHS for lunchPM-CTC will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. from Reading High School and will not attend PM CTCCMS, NEMS, NWMS, SOMS, and SWMS middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Elementary schools, including Kindergarten and K-8 RVA, will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.AM - Pre	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Schools Offices Closed Schools and Offices Closed for Memorial Day	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School / Early Dismissal for Students Lunch will be served.Dismissal times are as follows:Reading High School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.  RKAA CityLine, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.AM-CTC will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. and will return to RHS for lunchPM-CTC will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. from Reading High School and will not attend PM CTCCMS, NEMS, NWMS, SOMS, and SWMS middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Elementary schools, including Kindergarten and K-8 RVA, will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.AM - Pre	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty Clerical Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Schools Offices Closed Schools and Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday	Event	—