PARK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Park Forest El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the State College Area SD school district, located in State College, PA with about 509 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Park Forest El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Park Forest Elementary School, located at 2181 School Drive in State College, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students in the State College Area School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student body, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school while encouraging curiosity and active participation in school life.
The school is situated in a quiet residential area, which helps create a safe and focused atmosphere for young learners. As part of a highly regarded district, Park Forest Elementary benefits from strong parental involvement, dedicated teaching staff, and access to a variety of extracurricular activities and support services. Its location in State College also allows the school to leverage the resources and educational culture inherent to a university town, promoting a well-rounded educational experience for all of its students.
For more information, contact Park Forest El Sch at (814) 231-5010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
State College, PA 16803-1131
(814) 231-5010
PARK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in State College, PA with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- State College Area SD
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 34.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 509 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.9%
- Two or more races
- 10.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.