Centre Learning Community CS

2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801

www.clccharter.org

Charter School 75 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Centre Learning Community Charter School (CLC) is a small, public charter school located in State College, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principles of a progressive, learner-centered environment, the school emphasizes a "community of learners" approach where students, teachers, and families collaborate closely. Its curriculum is designed to be highly project-based and interdisciplinary, encouraging students to take an active role in their education by connecting academic concepts to real-world applications and community service.

The school is noted for its intimate setting, which fosters strong interpersonal relationships and a supportive social-emotional climate. Because it is a charter school, it operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools, allowing it to utilize flexible scheduling, multi-age groupings, and personalized learning plans tailored to individual student needs. By focusing on critical thinking, democratic decision-making, and hands-on exploration, CLC aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

Total Students

7.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centre Learning Community CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
67 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (5.3 %)
Asian
2 (2.7 %)
Black
1 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Centre Learning Community CS
Phone:	(814)861-7980
Website:	http://www.clccharter.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 19