Excellent
#97 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 3% in state
Radio Park EL Sch
Elementary School · State College Area Sd · State College, PA
A State College Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 W Cherry Ln, State College, PA 16803
- Math 70% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Radio Park EL Sch score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 73% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Radio Park EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (State College), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,993
Median home value
$395,800
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corl Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Bennett Family CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Victory Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Young Scholars of Central Pa CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State College Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Radio Park EL Sch is listed in State College Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Radio Park EL Sch
Radio Park EL Sch is a public elementary school in State College, PA, part of State College Area Sd, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Radio Park EL Sch
What grades does Radio Park EL Sch serve?
Radio Park EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Radio Park EL Sch?
Radio Park EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radio Park EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Radio Park EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Radio Park EL Sch rank in PA?
Radio Park EL Sch ranks #97 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Radio Park EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Radio Park EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Radio Park EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Radio Park EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Radio Park EL Sch a charter school?
No, Radio Park EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Radio Park EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Radio Park EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Radio Park EL Sch?
19.0% of students at Radio Park 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (814) 231-4115
- Area population (ZIP 16803)
- 23,660
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16803; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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