Mount Nittany El Sch vs Nittany Valley CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Nittany El Sch
State College · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Nittany Valley CS
State College · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
51 students
| Measure | Mount Nittany El Sch State College, Pennsylvania | Nittany Valley CS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #4720 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 413 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 10% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Nittany El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 47.0).
- •Mount Nittany El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •Mount Nittany El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49.5%).
- •Nittany Valley CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 23%).
- •Nittany Valley CS does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.9).
- •Mount Nittany El Sch is the larger school with 413 students compared with 51.
- •Mount Nittany 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 Mount Nittany El Sch better than Nittany Valley CS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Nittany El Sch ranks higher (80.5 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 Mount Nittany El Sch and Nittany Valley CS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Nittany El Sch: 413. Nittany Valley CS: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Nittany El Sch and Nittany Valley CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Nittany El Sch is 304th of 1,627 and Nittany Valley CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).