C+
Average
67/100

Park Forest El Sch

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2181 School Dr, State College, PA 16803
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
413
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+11 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +4 pts, math +11 pts72nd percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +14 pts, math +9 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +7 pts, math +11 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2181 School Dr
City State College
ZIP Code 16803
District 4222770
NCES School ID 422277006233
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16803

Understanding the community around Park Forest El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,224
Per Capita Income $43,682
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.4%
High School or Higher 98.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $386,400
Median Rent $1,268
Owner-Occupied 44.2%
Renter-Occupied 55.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Park Forest El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.0%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Asian 5.3%
Black 2.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 413
Teachers (FTE) 30.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Park Forest El Sch?
Park Forest El Sch has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Park Forest El Sch?
Park Forest El Sch has 413 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Park Forest El Sch serve?
Park Forest El Sch serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Park Forest El Sch receive per student?
Park Forest El Sch receives $23,986 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Park Forest El Sch in 16803 ▼
Avg Home Value
$426,025
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,816
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
55.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026