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Northwest Area Elementary School

Northwest Area Elementary School is a public primary school in Reading, PA, serving grades PK–4, rated D-, with 496 students and a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 25% in Math and 21% in English Language Arts.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
496
Students per teacher
12.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math25%
English Language Arts21%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic91%
Black6%
White2%
Two or more races2%
Male / female
47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch
102%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-12.7%
Prior-year enrollment
568

Homes assigned to this school

1,847 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Northwest Area Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
820 Clinton St, Reading, PA 19601
Phone
(610) 371-5904
Website
readingsd.net
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
422004005206
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School district

Reading School District

District rating
F
Schools
19
Students
16,664
Spending per student
$14,259
Teachers (FTE)
1,098
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Northwest Area Elementary School

How is Northwest Area Elementary School rated?

Northwest Area Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Reading School District is rated F overall.

How do students at Northwest Area Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Northwest Area Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 25% in Math and 21% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Northwest Area Elementary School serve?

Northwest Area Elementary School serves grades PK–4 as a primary school.

How many students attend Northwest Area Elementary School?

496 students attend Northwest Area Elementary School, down from 568 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Northwest Area Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,847 residential properties to Northwest Area Elementary School in and around Reading. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Northwest Area Elementary School in?

Northwest Area Elementary School is part of Reading School District, which reports 19 schools, 16,664 students and $14,259 of spending per student.