Laurel Elementary School

223 Mccaslin Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Laurel Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#561 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laurel Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Laurel 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
19%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Elementary School is ranked #561 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shenango Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
496 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Laurel School District.

School Reviews

5   9/8/2021
Laurel was a great school and I learned a lot. Sure you had your clicks, your bullies, but the friends I made and the times I had were priceless. A lot of awesome teachers and faulty. Some are not here anymore but they are missed. I graduated in 1987. Things were a lot simpler then compared to today. Spartan pride always!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mylissa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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