- Enrollment
- 2,402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · State College, PA
Park Forest El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Park Forest El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422277006233
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Forest El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in State College · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Forest El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Forest El Sch ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in State College, PA.
School address
District: State College Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422277006233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Park Forest El Sch held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 422277006233 · State College, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 14:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: State College Area Hs (2,402 students)
Park Forest El Sch held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Park Forest 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
- This school 419
Park Forest El Sch
419 students
- Mount Nittany 413
Mount Nittany El Sch
413 students
What this shows Park Forest El Sch reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Forest El Sch compares
Park Forest El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 419 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 75.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Park Forest El Sch is more mixed than 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 Park Forest El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Forest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Nittany Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Radio Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Nittany El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Forest 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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
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
Corl Street El Sch
Standard public school
250 students 13.2:1 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Forest El Sch
How many students attend Park Forest El Sch?
Park Forest El Sch has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in State College, PA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Forest El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Forest El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Forest El Sch?
18.1% of students at Park Forest El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Forest El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Park Forest El Sch is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in State College, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Forest El Sch?
Park Forest El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Park Forest El Sch rank among elementary schools in State College?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Forest El Sch ranks #7 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 Park Forest 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.