Overview
Young Scholars of Central PA CS is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in State College, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 344 students. It is part of the Young Scholars of Central PA CS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictYoung Scholars of Central PA CS
County42027
CityState College
ZIP16801
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420013700879
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment344
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %46%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)