At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
950
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
C E Cole Intermediate Sch is a public elementary serving grades 4–6 in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 950 students. It is part of the Muhlenberg SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–6
DistrictMuhlenberg SD
County42011
CityReading
ZIP19605
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421620006905
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment950
White22.7%
Hispanic / Latino60.4%
Black / African American8.9%
Asian0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.7%
Hispanic
60.4%
Black
8.9%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.