- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellsboro, PA
Charlotte Lappla El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Lappla El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422517000625
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Lappla El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wellsboro · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Lappla El Sch has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Lappla El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wellsboro, PA.
School address
District: Wellsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422517000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Charlotte Lappla El Sch held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422517000625 · Wellsboro, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 8.7:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellsboro Area Hs (496 students)
Charlotte Lappla El Sch held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Lappla El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellsboro Area
Wellsboro Area Hs
496 students
- Rock L Butler
Rock L Butler Ms
433 students
- Don Gill El Sc
Don Gill El Sch
287 students
- This school 156
Charlotte Lappla El Sch
156 students
What this shows Charlotte Lappla El Sch reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Lappla El Sch compares
Charlotte Lappla El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Charlotte Lappla El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Wellsboro Area Sd reports $18,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Lappla El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsboro Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock L Butler Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Gill El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Lappla El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellsboro
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Lappla El Sch
How many students attend Charlotte Lappla El Sch?
Charlotte Lappla El Sch has 156 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellsboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Lappla El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Lappla El Sch is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Lappla El Sch?
48.1% of students at Charlotte Lappla El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Lappla El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Lappla El Sch is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Wellsboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Lappla El Sch?
Charlotte Lappla El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlotte Lappla El Sch rank among elementary schools in Wellsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Lappla El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wellsboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wellsboro Area Sd?
Besides Charlotte Lappla El Sch, Wellsboro Area Sd also operates Wellsboro Area Hs (496 students), Rock L Butler Ms (433 students), and Don Gill El Sch (287 students). See the Wellsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.