Excellent
#324 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Mount Nittany EL Sch
Elementary School · State College Area SD
700 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA 16801
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#324 of 2,846
In State College
#6 of 12
public schools
In district
#7 of 11
State College Area SD
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Mount Nittany EL Sch
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About Mount Nittany EL Sch
Mount Nittany EL Sch is a public elementary school in State College, PA, part of State College Area SD. Mount Nittany EL Sch serves approximately 424 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Nittany EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Mount Nittany EL Sch show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 8.5
- PA avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Mount Nittany EL Sch — Students at Mount Nittany EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Mount Nittany EL Sch Compares
See how Mount Nittany EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
700 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA 16801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Nittany EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ferguson Twp El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Pine Grove Mills), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Radio Park El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Spring Creek El Sch (rated 8.8/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in State College, see our State College schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Nittany MS State College | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Boalsburg | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL State College | 0.7 mi | — |
| STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL State College | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Nittany Valley CS State College | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch State College | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Spring Creek El Sch State College | 3.0 mi | 8.8 |
| State College Area HS State College | 2.6 mi | 9.3 |
| BENNETT FAMILY CENTER University Park | 2.8 mi | — |
| OUR CHILDREN'S CENTER State College | 2.7 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL State College | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL State College | 3.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Corl Street El Sch State College | 3.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS State College | 3.6 mi | 5.8 |
| LEARNING STATION State College | 4.1 mi | — |
| Radio Park El Sch State College | 4.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Centre Learning Community CS State College | 4.3 mi | 7.4 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION AND AUTISM CENTER State College | 5.1 mi | — |
| Ferguson Twp El Sch Pine Grove Mills | 5.6 mi | 9.1 |
| GRACE PREP HIGH SCHOOL State College | 5.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,821
Median Home Value
$400,400
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
42,153
College Educated
66.6%
Homeownership
43.7%
Avg Commute
16.6 min
Poverty Rate
28.1%
Median Age
27.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Nittany EL Sch
What grades does Mount Nittany EL Sch serve?
Mount Nittany EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Nittany EL Sch?
Mount Nittany EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Nittany EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Nittany EL Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Nittany EL Sch rank in PA?
Mount Nittany EL Sch ranks #324 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mount Nittany EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Nittany EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Nittany EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Nittany EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Nittany EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mount Nittany EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Nittany EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mount Nittany EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Nittany EL Sch?
22.4% of students at Mount Nittany EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 22.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (814) 272-5970
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District
State College Area SD- District Enrollment
- 6,712
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,929
- District Rank
- #7 of 11
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