Gray's Woods El Sch vs Park Forest El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Woods El Sch
Port Matilda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Park Forest El Sch
State College · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Gray's Woods El Sch Port Matilda, Pennsylvania | Park Forest El Sch State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,627 | #255 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3946 of 50,301 | #3752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| city | Port Matilda | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.9 vs 82.3).
- •Park Forest El Sch does better on math proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Park Forest El Sch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 18.6%).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Park Forest El Sch is the larger school with 419 students compared with 356.
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 Gray's Woods El Sch better than Park Forest El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gray's Woods El Sch and Park Forest El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Port Matilda and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Woods El Sch: 356. Park Forest El Sch: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Woods El Sch and Park Forest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gray's Woods El Sch is 267th of 1,627 and Park Forest El Sch is 255th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).