Charlotte Lappla Elementary School

32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Charlotte Lappla Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
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15%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
95%
61%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Charlotte Lappla Elementary School often compared to?
Charlotte Lappla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Area Elementary School, Don Gill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Charlotte Lappla Elementary School?
186 students attend Charlotte Lappla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School?
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charlotte Lappla Elementary School offer ?
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte Lappla Elementary School part of?
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School is part of Wellsboro Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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