Young Scholars of Central PA CS

State College, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

371
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,218
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Young Scholars of Central PA CS operates 1 public schools serving 371 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 321 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Centre County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,218 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 93.6% local, 0.3% state, and 6.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #545 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 321:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.8% White, 14.3% African American, 6.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Young Scholars of Central PA CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Young Scholars of Central PA CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Young Scholars of Central PA CS student-counselor ratio is 321:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Young Scholars of Central PA CS is typically wider than the Young Scholars of Central PA CS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Young Scholars of Central PA CS chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Young Scholars of Central PA CS is typically wider than the Young Scholars of Central PA CS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.1%
Federal
0.3%
State
93.6%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
545 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Centre County county, where this district is located.

$1,187
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,406
2 BR/mo
$1,760
3 BR/mo
$1,862
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Young Scholars of Central PA CS.

White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 14.3%
Asian 6.5%
Multiracial 14.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

321:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Young Scholars of Central PA CS

School Enrollment
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs
Charter
321

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Young Scholars of Central PA CS?

Young Scholars of Central PA CS has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 371 students.

How much does Young Scholars of Central PA CS spend per student?

Young Scholars of Central PA CS spends $17,218 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #545 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Young Scholars of Central PA CS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Centre County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Young Scholars of Central PA CS?

Young Scholars of Central PA CS students are 59.8% White, 14.3% African American, 6.5% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Young Scholars of Central PA CS?

Young Scholars of Central PA CS has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #545 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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