Charlotte Lappla Elementary School

32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • 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 183 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
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14%
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White
92%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Charlotte Lappla Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Charlotte Lappla 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
48%
54%
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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

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?
183 students attend Charlotte Lappla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School?
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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