Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Laurel Point Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Point Elementary School?
105 students attend Laurel Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Laurel Point Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Point Elementary School?
Laurel Point Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laurel Point Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Laurel Point Elementary School part of?
Laurel Point Elementary School is part of Kiski Area School District.
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