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Public School Review - Established 2003

Charlotte Lappla Elementary School

32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (570) 724-1941
www.wellsborosd.org
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Charlotte Lappla Elementary School serves 156 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 Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

Charlotte Lappla Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeCharlotte Lappla Elementary School
Kind68
188
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Total Students
156 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary School
2025156
2024186
2023183
2022186
2021202
2020232
2019226
2018250
2017250
2016229
2015218
2014244
2013201
2012203
2011216
2010213
2009229
2008237
2007223
2006216
2005237
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary School
202518
202420
202319
202218
202118
202017
201918
201817
201717
201617
201517
201418
201317
201217
201115
201016
200920
200812
200714
200614
200519
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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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20259:113:1
20249:114:113:1
202310:114:113:1
202210:114:113:1
202111:114:114:1
202014:115:115:1
201913:115:115:1
201815:115:113:1
201715:115:113:1
201613:115:114:1
201513:115:113:1
201414:115:113:1
201312:115:113:1
201212:115:113:1
201114:114:113:1
201014:114:113:1
200911:115:111:1
200820:114:113:1
200716:116:113:1
200615:116:114:1
200512:116:114:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20242%5%2%
20232%5%2%
20221%4%1%
20211%4%1%
20191%4%1%
20151%4%3%
20142%4%2%
20131%4%2%
20121%3%1%
20111%4%2%
20102%4%2%
20092%4%1%
20081%3%2%
20051%2%2%
20041%2%2%
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Hispanic
n/a
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2019)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20191%12%1%
20183%11%2%
20173%11%2%
20162%10%1%
20152%10%3%
20142%9%1%
20121%9%2%
20112%8%2%
20101%9%2%
20091%7%2%
20081%7%2%
20062%6%2%
20051%6%2%
20041%6%2%
20031%5%1%
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Black
1%
14%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20241%14%
20155%15%3%
20145%15%2%
20111%15%2%
20102%15%2%
20092%16%2%
20082%16%1%
20072%16%1%
20063%16%2%
20052%16%1%
20041%16%1%
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White
95%
60%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
202495%61%94%
202392%62%94%
202290%63%95%
202195%63%95%
201996%65%95%
201895%66%95%
201795%66%95%
201695%68%95%
201592%68%67%
201490%69%95%
201397%70%95%
201296%71%95%
201193%71%94%
201094%72%94%
200995%73%95%
200896%74%95%
200798%74%95%
200695%75%95%
200596%76%95%
200496%76%95%
200398%77%97%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20242%5%3%
20234%5%3%
20227%5%2%
20213%5%2%
20192%4%2%
20182%4%1%
20172%4%1%
20163%3%1%
20121%2%
20112%2%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.10
0.60

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20250.100.60
20240.100.590.11
20230.150.580.12
20220.190.570.10
20210.100.570.10
20190.080.540.11
20180.100.530.11
20170.100.530.11
20160.100.510.10
20150.150.510.27
20140.180.500.10
20130.060.480.09
20120.080.470.09
20110.140.470.11
20100.120.460.11
20090.100.440.10
20080.080.430.09
20070.060.420.09
20060.100.410.10
20050.080.400.10
20040.080.400.09
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
202559%59%
202449%60%48%
202348%54%46%
202244%50%38%
202144%49%38%
202042%48%41%
201940%48%41%
201842%41%38%
201742%41%38%
201637%44%34%
201547%41%32%
201446%38%30%
201317%36%19%
201226%34%22%
201125%33%23%
201028%31%26%
200927%27%23%
200833%25%28%
200727%24%24%
200627%25%24%
200521%22%24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearCharlotte Lappla Elementary SchoolPennsylvaniaWellsboro Area School District
20251%2%
20241%2%2%
20231%2%4%
20224%1%3%
20214%2%3%
20206%3%4%
20196%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%7%
20152%5%7%
20143%5%8%
20136%5%7%
201212%6%13%
201111%6%10%
201010%7%11%
200913%7%12%
200811%6%15%
200713%6%16%
200614%7%11%
20057%6%9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Wellsboro Area School District
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?
156 students attend Charlotte Lappla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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