Jacksonwald El Sch vs Owatin Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonwald El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
370 students
Owatin Creek El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
539 students
| Measure | Jacksonwald El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Owatin Creek El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,627 | #611 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16848 of 50,301 | #12529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 370 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owatin Creek El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 61.9).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 50.8%).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch is the larger school with 539 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonwald El Sch better than Owatin Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Owatin Creek El Sch ranks higher (68.3 vs 61.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jacksonwald El Sch and Owatin Creek El Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonwald El Sch: 370. Owatin Creek El Sch: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonwald El Sch and Owatin Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jacksonwald El Sch is 749th of 1,627 and Owatin Creek El Sch is 611th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).