Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Radio Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Radio Park Elementary School serves the northern part of State College, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living about 1.1 miles away from the school's boundaries, extending up to 2.6 miles at the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Radio Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Radio Park Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
If it is to be, it’s up to me.
School Rankings
Radio Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Radio Park Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radio Park Elementary School's ranking?
Radio Park Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Radio Park Elementary School often compared to?
Radio Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School, Corl Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Radio Park Elementary School?
424 students attend Radio Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Radio Park Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Radio Park Elementary School?
Radio Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Radio Park Elementary School offer ?
Radio Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Radio Park Elementary School part of?
Radio Park Elementary School is part of State College Area School District.
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