Park Forest El Sch

www.scasd.org/Domain/534

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Forest El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	22
Black	15
Asian	28
Two or More	37

White
328 (76.3 %)
Two or More
37 (8.6 %)
Asian
28 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.1 %)
Black
15 (3.5 %)

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)231-5010
Website:	http://www.scasd.org/Domain/534
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 61

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 76