Lauers Park El School

About Lauers Park El School

Lauer's Park Elementary School in Reading, Pennsylvania, serves grades pre-kindergarten through 4th grade within the Reading School District. This school has 549 students enrolled and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, allowing for a comfortable environment that focuses on students' individual needs. A high portion of their students are English learners, and the district has a strong commitment to empowering them by providing access and resources to succeed academically and socially.

?Parents are empowered with a wide range of workshops, active participation with their parent-teacher associations, and ease of communication. A safe campus, strong inclusive programs, and community outreach/public relations help Lauer's Park Elementary start building a great foundation for their school community, giving Lauer's Park Elementary one of the best elementary schools in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Contact Information

Address

251 N 2ND ST READING PA 19601

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Phone

(610) 371-5960

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Website

https://www.readingsd.org/o/lauerspark

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

39

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

17

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

549

Total Students

$73679

Avg. Teacher Salary

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Robotics & STEM
at Lauers Park El School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

71

of 108 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.7%

Asian 1%

Hispanic 84.2%

Black 4.7%

Two+ Races 1.3%

Native Am. 0%

White

9.7%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

84.2%

Black

4.7%

Two+ Races

1.3%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 549

51%

280 Female

49%

269 Male

Student Population

549 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

538 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Lauers Park students were noted in the district shout-outs for their commitment and involvement in diversity and community partnerships, helping to cement the Reading School District reputation in the form of extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q: Does Lauer's Park Elementary School provide family engagement events?

A: Lauer's Park Elementary School has family nights, cultural events, and community events to connect parents and their children.

Q: What services does Lauer's Park Elementary School provide to working parents?

A: Lauer's Park Elementary School participates in after-school care and connects families to workshops and community resources.

Q: How does Lauer's Park Elementary School assist families without English proficiency?

A: Lauer's Park Elementary School has bilingual staff, translation services, and parent information workshops for families who do not speak English.

Q: Does Lauer's Park Elementary provide after-school care?

A: Lauer's Park Elementary School offers after-school programming with supervision and homework help.

Q: What safety and security measures does Lauer's Park Elementary School offer?

A: Lauer's Park Elementary School ensures safety with a secure entry, staff supervision, and regularly scheduled emergency drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say