- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Laurel El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Laurel El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421338007209
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Laurel Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421338007209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Laurel El Sch held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421338007209 · New Castle, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 15.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Hs (313 students)
Laurel El Sch held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Laurel El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laurel El Sch
503 students
- Laurel Hs
Laurel Hs
313 students
- Laurel Ms 160
Laurel Ms
160 students
What this shows Laurel El Sch reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel El Sch compares
Laurel 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,984
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Laurel El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel Sd reports $17,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Standard public school
736 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
707 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Shenango El Sch
Standard public school
485 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel El Sch
How many students attend Laurel El Sch?
Laurel El Sch has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel El Sch?
19.4% of students at Laurel El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Laurel El Sch is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel El Sch?
Laurel El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Laurel El Sch rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel Sd?
Besides Laurel El Sch, Laurel Sd also operates Laurel Hs (313 students) and Laurel Ms (160 students). See the Laurel Sd district page for the complete list.