Radio Park Elementary School

800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 396 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Radio Park Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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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 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#180 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Radio Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
25%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Radio Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Radio Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Radio Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #180 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
396 students attend Radio Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Radio Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Radio Park Elementary School?
Radio Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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