- Enrollment
- 2,402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · State College, PA
Corl Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Corl Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422277001354
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corl Street El Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in State College · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Corl Street El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corl Street El Sch ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in State College, PA.
School address
District: State College Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422277001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Corl Street El Sch shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 422277001354 · State College, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 13.2:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: State College Area Hs (2,402 students)
Corl Street El Sch shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Corl Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- State College
State College Area Hs
2,402 students
- Park Forest Ms 822
Park Forest Ms
822 students
- Mount Nittany 752
Mount Nittany Ms
752 students
- Radio Park El 424
Radio Park El Sch
424 students
- Park Forest El 419
Park Forest El Sch
419 students
- This school 250
Corl Street El Sch
250 students
What this shows Corl Street El Sch reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corl Street El Sch compares
Corl Street El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Corl Street El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State College Area Sd reports $21,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corl Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Forest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Nittany Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radio Park El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Forest El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corl Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in State College
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Radio Park El Sch
Standard public school
424 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Park Forest El Sch
Standard public school
419 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mount Nittany El Sch
Standard public school
413 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek El Sch
Standard public school
360 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs
Standard public school
321 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Easterly Parkway El Sch
Standard public school
314 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corl Street El Sch
How many students attend Corl Street El Sch?
Corl Street El Sch has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in State College, PA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corl Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Corl Street El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corl Street El Sch?
15.5% of students at Corl Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corl Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Corl Street El Sch is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in State College, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corl Street El Sch?
Corl Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corl Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in State College?
By Resource Investment Index, Corl Street El Sch ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in State College, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in State College on the city page.
What other schools are in State College Area Sd?
Besides Corl Street El Sch, State College Area Sd also operates State College Area Hs (2,402 students), Park Forest Ms (822 students), and Mount Nittany Ms (752 students). See the State College Area Sd district page for the complete list.