Thomas H Ford Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)53%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)41%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
83%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
4%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Thomas H Ford Elementary School?
491 students attend Thomas H Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Thomas H Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas H Ford Elementary School?
Thomas H Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas H Ford Elementary School offer ?
Thomas H Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas H Ford Elementary School part of?
Thomas H Ford Elementary School is part of Reading School District.
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