Spring Creek El Sch

www.scasd.org/Domain/383

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Houserville/Lemont Elementary School, located in State College, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the State College Area School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is known for its focus on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school prioritizes individualized instruction and encourages the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can grow both intellectually and personally.

The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, benefiting from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement that enhances the student experience. By emphasizing collaborative learning, the integration of modern educational technology, and a commitment to inclusivity, Houserville/Lemont strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location provides a safe, suburban setting that allows for a balance of indoor classroom activities and outdoor learning opportunities.

360

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Creek El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	29

White
298 (82.8%)
Two or More
29 (8.1%)
Asian
16 (4.4%)
Hispanic
12 (3.3%)
Black
5 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State College Area SD
Phone:	(814)231-5026
Website:	http://www.scasd.org/Domain/383
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 64