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Corl Street Elementary School

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Corl Street Elementary School ranks 234 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

234^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Corl Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in State College Area School District, serving 226 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 100-200 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Corl Street Elementary's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 67.5% of students proficient or better in Math and 68% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. The school's performance on PSSA Science is also exceptional, with 100% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.8%. This high academic achievement is likely supported by the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average.

Within the State College Area School District, Corl Street Elementary generally outperforms other elementary schools, such as Gray's Woods Elementary and Ferguson Township Elementary. However, some nearby schools, like Radio Park Elementary and Ferguson Township Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a high-quality education system in the State College area.

250

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,607

Per pupil spending ?

18%

Free/discounted lunch ?

235 Corl St
State College, PA 16801-4143

(814) 231-1185

District: State College Area School District

Students who attend Corl Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Park Forest Middle School
High:	State College Area High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

Asian:

12.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (68% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of State College Area School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg69%

Pennsylvania avg45%

234^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Elementary Schools in the State College Area School District

41^st of 606State College Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	234 of 1511	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	124 of 1526	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	141 of 1534	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	100 of 1534	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	88 of 1433	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	125 of 1544	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	83.0	218 of 1530	85.8%	★★★★☆
2017	80.6	278 of 1547	82.0%	★★★★☆
2016	84.7	174 of 1554	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	90.4	44 of 1474	97.0%	★★★★★
2014	82.3	152 of 1467	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	83.0	133 of 1519	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	86.0	39 of 1599	97.6%	★★★★★
2011	84.9	71 of 1597	95.6%	★★★★★
2010	84.6	73 of 1579	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	85.0	63 of 1549	95.9%	★★★★★
2008	84.0	117 of 1551	92.5%	★★★★★
2007	86.6	60 of 1555	96.1%	★★★★★
2006	90.1	12 of 1545	99.2%	★★★★★
2005	81.3	158 of 1299	87.8%	★★★★☆
2004	90.8	50 of 1308	96.2%	★★★★★
2003	90.2	72 of 1302	94.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	324 of 1466	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	90.7	52 of 1488	96.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	321 of 1369	76.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.3	187 of 1475	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	176 of 1495	88.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	72.4	308 of 1201	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.2	186 of 1229	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.4	152 of 1236	87.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)87th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)78th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)74th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+20 vs state

Math68%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Corl Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	235 Corl St	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 231-1185	250	22	11.5	18.0%	192 (76.8%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.4%)	32 (12.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	83.1	234^th of 1511 public elementary schools	84.5%		88.4	124^th of 1526 public elementary schools	91.9%	110	69.5	72.2	62.5				67.5	63.8	71.5	68.7				68.0	$23,607	$144	$23,463
Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1530 Westerly Parkway	State College	16801	Centre County	Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 237-9727	321	41	7.8	49.5%	192 (59.8%)	46 (14.3%)	16 (5.0%)	21 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (14.0%)	56.3	725^th of 1511 public elementary schools	52.0%		52.5	830^th of 1526 public elementary schools	45.6%	105	59.5	47.3	19.4	40.0	31.0	52.4	42.6	64.3	52.7	41.9	60.0	58.6	85.7	59.1	$23,472	$942	$22,531
Radio Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 W Cherry Ln	State College	16803	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 231-4115	424	34	12.5	19.3%	253 (59.7%)	12 (2.8%)	18 (4.2%)	97 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (10.1%)	90.4	116^th of 1511 public elementary schools	92.3%		84.3	203^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	86.7%	87	86.1	71.7	64.4				74.9	84.7	76.6	72.9				78.5	$23,150	$144	$23,006
Easterly Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-5	234 Easterly Pkwy	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 231-1170	314	31	9.9	39.2%	195 (62.1%)	28 (8.9%)	27 (8.6%)	35 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.2%)	75.8	358^th of 1511 public elementary schools	76.3%		73	436^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.4%	78	61.5	66.0	52.6				60.9	61.5	64.3	68.4				64.7	$26,402	$1,457	$24,945
Nittany Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	1612 Norma St	State College	16801	Centre County	Nittany Valley Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(814) 867-3842	51	7	6.9	21.6%	47 (92.2%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							51.8							59.3	$20,155	$274	$19,881
Park Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	2181 School Dr	State College	16803	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 231-5010	419	31	13.4	18.6%	318 (75.9%)	16 (3.8%)	27 (6.4%)	28 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	85.1	197^th of 1511 public elementary schools	87.0%		87.4	144^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.6%	53	77.8	72.6	65.8				71.6	67.7	64.4	71.8				68.0	$21,761	$685	$21,076
Mount Nittany Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Brandywine Drive	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 272-5970	413	32	12.7	23.0%	332 (80.4%)	9 (2.2%)	17 (4.1%)	28 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.5%)	84.4	206^th of 1511 public elementary schools	86.4%		81.6	251^st of 1526 public elementary schools	83.6%	45	67.6	69.9	66.6				68.1	69.1	72.6	73.0				71.5	$23,484	$677	$22,807
Ferguson Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	215 West Pine Grove Rd	Pine Grove Mills	16868	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 231-4119	287	23	12.5	15.3%	220 (76.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	35 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	93.5	54^th of 1511 public elementary schools	96.4%		88.2	131^st of 1526 public elementary schools	91.4%	77	85.4	77.8	76.4				79.8	83.3	80.0	80.0				81.1	$23,926	$144	$23,781
Spring Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	217 Scholl St	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 231-5026	360	26	13.5	21.1%	298 (82.8%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.3%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.1%)	83.7	224^th of 1511 public elementary schools	85.2%		88.4	126^th of 1526 public elementary schools	91.7%	98	69.2	74.0	63.9				68.8	69.2	76.0	62.3				68.8	$21,702	$436	$21,266
Gray's Woods Elementary School	Public	K-5	160 Brackenbourne Drive	Port Matilda	16870	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 235-6100	356	27	12.9	11.5%	315 (88.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	74.3	395^th of 1511 public elementary schools	73.9%		75	394^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.2%	1	64.8	62.8	60.6				62.6	60.7	70.6	50.8				60.1	$21,624	$142	$21,482

Frequently Asked Questions about Corl Street Elementary School

What district is Corl Street Elementary School in?

State College Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Corl Street Elementary School?

Students at Corl Street Elementary School are 77% White, 13% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Corl Street Elementary School a good school?

Corl Street Elementary School ranks 234^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Corl Street Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Corl Street Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Corl Street Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Corl Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Park Forest Middle School
High : State College Area High School

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