Corl Street El Sch vs Nittany Valley CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corl Street El Sch
State College · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Nittany Valley CS
State College · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
51 students
| Measure | Corl Street El Sch State College, Pennsylvania | Nittany Valley CS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #746 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 250 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 10% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corl Street El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 47.0).
- •Corl Street El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 10%).
- •Corl Street El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 49.5%).
- •Corl Street El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 21.6%).
- •Nittany Valley CS does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.9).
- •Corl Street El Sch is the larger school with 250 students compared with 51.
- •Corl Street El Sch is a public school while Nittany Valley CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corl Street El Sch better than Nittany Valley CS?
On the Success Index (US), Corl Street El Sch ranks higher (90.1 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corl Street El Sch and Nittany Valley CS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corl Street El Sch: 250. Nittany Valley CS: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corl Street El Sch and Nittany Valley CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Corl Street El Sch is 61st of 1,627 and Nittany Valley CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).