Gray's Woods El Sch

160 Brackenbourne Drive
Port Matilda, PA 16870

www.scasd.org/Domain/322

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gray’s Woods Elementary School, located in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the State College Area School District. Known for its modern facilities and commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. It serves a diverse community of students, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology, literacy, and social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academics, Gray’s Woods is noted for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize student-centered instruction and individualized attention. With its scenic location and focus on creating a welcoming, safe environment, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become active, engaged, and responsible members of their community.

369

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray's Woods El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	14
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
330 (89.4 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
Asian
14 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State College Area SD
Phone:	(814)235-6100
Website:	http://www.scasd.org/Domain/322
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 76