Mount Nittany El Sch vs Spring Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 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
Spring Creek El Sch
State College · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | Mount Nittany El Sch State College, Pennsylvania | Spring Creek El Sch State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,627 | #95 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4720 of 50,301 | #1284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 413 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Creek El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 80.5).
- •Spring Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Spring Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Spring Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 23%).
- •Mount Nittany El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Mount Nittany El Sch is the larger school with 413 students compared with 360.
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 Spring Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Creek El Sch ranks higher (88.1 vs 80.5 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 Spring Creek El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Nittany El Sch: 413. Spring Creek El Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Nittany El Sch and Spring Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Nittany El Sch is 304th of 1,627 and Spring Creek El Sch is 95th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).