How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Park Forest MS | Spring Creek El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | State College, PA | State College, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 822 | 360 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.5% | 19.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Park Forest MS | Spring Creek El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,986 | $23,986 |
| District | State College Area SD | State College Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Park Forest MS | Spring Creek El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 82.8% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 8.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Park Forest MS | Spring Creek El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 205.5:1 | 360:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.4% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.