Radio Park Elementary School

Summary:

Radio Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in State College, Pennsylvania, serving 396 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the State College Area School District, which is ranked 49th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Radio Park Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 151 out of 1,534 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with significantly higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests compared to state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Radio Park has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and multi-racial students, compared to nearby schools like Benner Elementary School and Ferguson Township Elementary School.

Despite its diverse student body, Radio Park Elementary School has been able to maintain its high academic performance across all racial subgroups, including low-income students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and higher spending per student compared to the state and district averages may contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes. These factors, combined with the school's consistent high performance and effective support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, make Radio Park Elementary School a standout institution in the State College Area School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 800 W Cherry Ln
       State College, PA  16803-2947


(814) 231-4115

District: State College Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,620 Help


Students who attend Radio Park Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Asian:
24.7%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Compare Details Radio Park Elementary School ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the State College Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), Asian (24.7%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Radio Park Elementary School is 13, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the State College Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Radio Park Elementary School is $18,620. 6 elementary schools in the State College Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Radio Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Radio Park Elementary School 151st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Radio Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


State College Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks State College Area School District 49th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Radio Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Radio Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.91 209th 1302 83.9%
2004 64.67 536th 1308 59.0%
2005 73.39 330th 1299 74.6%
2006 79.89 236th 1545 84.7%
2007 70.23 474th 1555 69.5%
2008 75.99 315th 1551 79.7%
2009 72.49 399th 1549 74.2%
2010 81.04 175th 1579 88.9%
2011 77.65 264th 1597 83.5%
2012 71.38 503rd 1599 68.5%
2013 78.09 290th 1519 80.9%
2014 81.89 162nd 1467 89.0%
2015 89.40 60th 1474 95.9%
2016 87.18 112th 1554 92.8%
2017 86.09 148th 1547 90.4%
2018 88.51 86th 1530 94.4%
2019 92.32 22nd 1544 98.6%
2021 93.28 34th 1433 97.6%
2022 90.79 81st 1534 94.7%
2023 87.27 151st 1534 90.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Radio Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.62 136th 1414 90.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Radio Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.50 51st 160 68.1%
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Rank History for White students at Radio Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.37 184th 1236 85.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Radio Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Radio Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 386 21 27 9 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 403 17 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 380 17 34 5 2 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 390 11 35 8 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 424 13 38 9 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 460 14 39 7 1 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 459 11 32 6 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 398 20 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1996 398 20 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1997 369 18 60 8 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 373 21 64 6 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 381 33 69 5 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 342 18 74 4 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 338 19 71 5 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 309 14 56 17 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 309 14 56 17 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 301 18 75 12 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 320 18 52 13 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 319 19 53 15 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 340 21 69 14 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 345 24 67 20 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 328 19 67 19 0 n/a n/a 8 441
2010 320 22 64 16 0 n/a n/a 7 429
2011 299 20 55 16 0 2 17 0 409
2012 283 15 63 19 0 1 21 0 402
2013 258 11 76 15 0 2 16 0 378
2014 248 12 55 17 0 2 16 0 350
2015 251 11 71 15 0 2 25 0 375
2016 252 6 57 19 0 2 23 0 359
2017 236 9 62 17 0 2 25 0 351
2018 237 9 69 17 0 2 25 0 359
2019 251 4 69 17 2 0 29 0 372
2020 256 4 70 15 1 0 31 0 377
2021 260 4 63 12 1 0 21 0 361
2022 258 6 71 15 1 0 29 0 380
2023 250 7 98 13 1 0 27 0 396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Radio Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 27.8 15.9 n/a
1989 458 28.2 16.2 n/a
1990 438 24.7 17.7 0
1991 444 26.7 16.6 n/a
1992 484 25.2 19.2 n/a
1993 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1994 510 26.0 19.6 n/a
1995 475 23.0 20.7 n/a
1996 475 23.0 20.7 n/a
1997 456 20.5 22.2 n/a
1998 465 24.0 19.4 n/a
1999 490 24.0 20.4 n/a
2000 442 23.5 18.8 19
2001 436 22.5 19.4 13.1
2002 398 23.3 17.1 15.8
2003 398 23.3 17.1 15.8
2004 407 24.4 16.7 13.3
2005 404 25.9 15.6 15.6
2006 408 27.8 14.7 17.4
2007 444 28.7 15.5 19.1
2008 456 30.7 14.9 17.3
2009 441 30.3 14.5 22.6
2010 429 31.6 13.5 20.6
2011 409 30.8 13.2 15.9
2012 402 29.1 13.8 14.9
2013 378 27.0 14.0 21.2
2014 350 27.2 12.8 18.3
2015 375 29.0 12.9 16.8
2016 359 27.0 13.2 17.5
2017 351 24.4 14.3 16
2018 359 24.5 14.6 12.5
2019 372 25.6 14.4 9.9
2020 377 27.4 13.7 9.3
2021 361 27.2 13.2 8
2022 380 26.4 14.3 11.1
2023 396 30.4 13.0 15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Radio Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 27.8 15.9 n/a
1989 458 28.2 16.2 n/a
1990 438 24.7 17.7 0
1991 444 26.7 16.6 n/a
1992 484 25.2 19.2 n/a
1993 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1994 510 26.0 19.6 n/a
1995 475 23.0 20.7 n/a
1996 475 23.0 20.7 n/a
1997 456 20.5 22.2 n/a
1998 465 24.0 19.4 n/a
1999 490 24.0 20.4 n/a
2000 442 23.5 18.8 19
2001 436 22.5 19.4 13.1
2002 398 23.3 17.1 15.8
2003 398 23.3 17.1 15.8
2004 407 24.4 16.7 13.3
2005 404 25.9 15.6 15.6
2006 408 27.8 14.7 17.4
2007 444 28.7 15.5 19.1
2008 456 30.7 14.9 17.3
2009 441 30.3 14.5 22.6
2010 429 31.6 13.5 20.6
2011 409 30.8 13.2 15.9
2012 402 29.1 13.8 14.9
2013 378 27.0 14.0 21.2
2014 350 27.2 12.8 18.3
2015 375 29.0 12.9 16.8
2016 359 27.0 13.2 17.5
2017 351 24.4 14.3 16
2018 359 24.5 14.6 12.5
2019 372 25.6 14.4 9.9
2020 377 27.4 13.7 9.3
2021 361 27.2 13.2 8
2022 380 26.4 14.3 11.1
2023 396 30.4 13.0 15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Radio Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (0.6%) $16,949 (99.4%) $17,049
2020 $264 (1.5%) $17,424 (98.5%) $17,688
2021 $833 (4.5%) $17,686 (95.5%) $18,519
2022 $621 (3.3%) $18,000 (96.7%) $18,620

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Radio Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Radio Park Elementary School)91.469.4
 22%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Radio Park Elementary School)87.967.3
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Radio Park Elementary School)89.176.3
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Radio Park Elementary School)98.293.4
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Radio Park Elementary School)90.977.3
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Radio Park Elementary School)78.476.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Radio Park Elementary School)88.284.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Radio Park Elementary School)86.574.4
 12.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Radio Park Elementary School)98.293.4
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Radio Park Elementary School)8977
 12%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372396
 6.5%
African American47
 75%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6998
 42%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White251250
 0.4%
Two or More Races2927
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.9%15.7%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Radio Park Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Radio Park Elementary School.

Yes. Radio Park Elementary School ranks in the top 9.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Radio Park Elementary School are 63% White, 25% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Radio Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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


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