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Letort Elementary School

Summary:

Letort Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, serving 231 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Carlisle Area School District, which is ranked 384 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Letort Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with overall PSSA proficiency rates in Math (37.5%), Science (64.8%), and English Language Arts (51.3%) lower than the state averages. Compared to other schools in the district, Letort generally performs below average, with lower proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts. However, the school's 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate (69.2%) is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.61% free/reduced lunch) compared to the state average, and its performance for White students and students with disabilities is particularly low, ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,111 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, Letort Elementary School's academic performance remains below average. This suggests the need for the school to carefully examine its instructional practices, curriculum alignment, and targeted support for underperforming student groups to improve overall student outcomes. Nearby schools like Silver Spring Elementary School and Mt Holly Springs Elementary School may provide useful comparisons and insights for Letort to consider.


Detail:

Public K-5

 110 E South St
       Carlisle, PA  17013-2239

(717) 240-6800

District: Carlisle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
998th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,111 Help


Students who attend Letort Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lamberton Middle School
High:    Carlisle Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
African American:
18.2%
Two or more races:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Letort Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Letort Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (18.2%), two or more races (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Letort Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Letort Elementary School is $16,111. 3 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Letort Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Letort Elementary School 998th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Letort Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carlisle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area School District 384th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Letort Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.06 679th 1302 47.8%
2004 29.04 1019th 1308 22.1%
2005 22.14 1086th 1299 16.4%
2006 34.99 1211th 1545 21.6%
2007 35.88 1195th 1555 23.2%
2008 31.60 1250th 1551 19.4%
2009 61.03 725th 1549 53.2%
2010 42.58 1138th 1579 27.9%
2011 63.35 689th 1597 56.9%
2012 52.16 1015th 1599 36.5%
2013 40.43 1110th 1519 26.9%
2014 37.02 1103rd 1467 24.8%
2015 44.29 953rd 1474 35.3%
2016 51.13 911th 1554 41.4%
2017 42.68 1032nd 1547 33.3%
2018 53.76 843rd 1530 44.9%
2019 62.00 689th 1544 55.4%
2021 41.05 950th 1433 33.7%
2022 54.70 802nd 1534 47.7%
2023 48.82 891st 1534 41.9%
2024 40.80 998th 1526 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.09 927th 1414 34.4%
2024 30.04 1076th 1432 24.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.33 1042nd 1488 30.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.20 866th 1084 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.06 868th 1495 41.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.84 306th 454 32.6%
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Rank History for White students at Letort Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.39 812th 1236 34.3%
2024 35.19 880th 1229 28.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Open Quote We're a military family and our experience at LeTort has been fantastic - and confirms the advice we received from previous War College attendees. Starting the year, our 3rd grade son was behind in reading and spelling. His teacher and the staff supported him throughout the year. He is now an avid reader and his spelling is on grade level. They've also pushed him in subjects where he normally does well. The school does an amazing job of providing resources and assistance to parents so that parents can do their part as well. There are evening enrichment/fun/social activities on an almost monthly basis. It's been a great year for our son, and we're looking forward to him attending LeTort next year as well. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 3, 2018

Open Quote Have failed my child since day 1! & now at age 10 cant read, do simple math, or make/have any friends. Teachers also been known to join in on the bullying Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 14, 2016

Open Quote If you are a military family coming here for a year, avoid this school and enroll in the private school instead-St Pats, it will be worth the expense of not wasting a year. The elementary classrooms have terrible discipline problems from kids as young as 2nd grade who are violent, disruptive and lack all respect for authority. It is a precursor to a juvenile detention facility since that's where many of them end up in a few years after continuous visits by the principal to classrooms resulting in detention and expulsion. The principal is nice but overwhelmed with problem kids so he does not even know the good kids. The local bullies tip over desks, refuse to do school work and pick on new incoming kids. All of this negatively affects the good kids who want to succeed. Teachers try hard to deal with it and solve the problem of kids who are out of control by mixing seating arrangements of bad kids with the good kids who then have to suffer abuse and bullying. The only reason test scores are not last in the state at LeTort is mainly because of the military kids having academic standards prior to arrival. 2/3 of students get free or reduced lunch while military kids make up about 30% of the other student body -see a trend? It has been a bad experience for our kids and the worst school by far they have been in over the past decade after moving all over the country every few years for the military. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Open Quote We are a military family and only here a year. Our daughter is in 3rd grade, and LeTort is fantastic. It's not easy transitioning from school to school as a kid, but this staff goes out of its way to make you feel welcome. Aaron Carmichael the principal has such high energy, and also great interaction with all the kids. He holds kids accountable, and has the respect of every parent, teacher and student. We will be sorry to leave. Go Rams! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Letort Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 248 31 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1989 247 29 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1990 251 41 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1991 259 37 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 242 32 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 226 34 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 247 30 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 251 50 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 251 50 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 271 48 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1998 202 40 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 198 30 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 175 40 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 153 30 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 116 31 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2003 116 31 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2004 118 36 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 166
2005 119 29 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2006 163 36 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2007 135 32 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2008 129 40 5 13 1 n/a n/a 1 189
2009 132 42 6 13 6 n/a n/a 9 208
2010 156 46 9 16 2 n/a n/a 14 243
2011 142 45 5 20 1 0 33 0 246
2012 161 37 11 32 0 1 26 0 268
2013 149 47 6 23 0 1 34 0 260
2014 163 54 2 21 0 1 37 0 278
2015 158 54 2 24 0 1 48 0 287
2016 148 48 3 19 0 1 58 0 277
2017 140 56 1 26 0 1 56 0 280
2018 117 65 1 24 1 0 41 0 249
2019 138 46 2 26 0 0 47 0 259
2020 132 42 1 29 0 0 43 0 247
2021 119 47 3 29 0 2 36 0 236
2022 121 55 3 34 0 0 46 0 259
2023 111 44 3 35 0 0 38 0 231
2024 117 44 3 35 0 0 43 0 242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Letort Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 291 13.0 22.3 n/a
1989 283 14.2 19.9 n/a
1990 296 13.9 21.2 0
1991 305 16.1 18.9 n/a
1992 279 16.3 17.1 n/a
1993 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1994 279 18.0 15.5 n/a
1995 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1996 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1997 325 18.5 17.6 n/a
1998 249 18.0 13.8 n/a
1999 239 17.0 14.1 n/a
2000 227 16.5 13.8 40.5
2001 200 13.5 14.8 34
2002 158 12.3 12.8 41.8
2003 158 12.3 12.8 41.8
2004 166 11.5 14.4 54.2
2005 161 11.0 14.6 41
2006 215 11.2 19.2 51.6
2007 181 14.2 12.7 64.1
2008 189 16.1 11.7 60.6
2009 208 16.0 13.0 61.3
2010 243 17.2 14.0 61.1
2011 246 17.0 14.4 52
2012 268 17.3 15.4 56.3
2013 260 17.2 15.0 60.4
2014 278 17.2 16.0 61.9
2015 287 17.0 16.8 57.8
2016 277 17.0 16.2 55.6
2017 280 18.4 15.1 59.3
2018 249 17.2 14.4 52.6
2019 259 15.7 16.4 56.4
2020 247 17.2 14.3 57.5
2021 236 18.9 12.4 63.1
2022 259 17.2 15.0 58.3
2023 231 17.5 13.1 60.6
2024 242 17.6 13.7 62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Letort Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 291 13.0 22.3 n/a
1989 283 14.2 19.9 n/a
1990 296 13.9 21.2 0
1991 305 16.1 18.9 n/a
1992 279 16.3 17.1 n/a
1993 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1994 279 18.0 15.5 n/a
1995 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1996 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1997 325 18.5 17.6 n/a
1998 249 18.0 13.8 n/a
1999 239 17.0 14.1 n/a
2000 227 16.5 13.8 40.5
2001 200 13.5 14.8 34
2002 158 12.3 12.8 41.8
2003 158 12.3 12.8 41.8
2004 166 11.5 14.4 54.2
2005 161 11.0 14.6 41
2006 215 11.2 19.2 51.6
2007 181 14.2 12.7 64.1
2008 189 16.1 11.7 60.6
2009 208 16.0 13.0 61.3
2010 243 17.2 14.0 61.1
2011 246 17.0 14.4 52
2012 268 17.3 15.4 56.3
2013 260 17.2 15.0 60.4
2014 278 17.2 16.0 61.9
2015 287 17.0 16.8 57.8
2016 277 17.0 16.2 55.6
2017 280 18.4 15.1 59.3
2018 249 17.2 14.4 52.6
2019 259 15.7 16.4 56.4
2020 247 17.2 14.3 57.5
2021 236 18.9 12.4 63.1
2022 259 17.2 15.0 58.3
2023 231 17.5 13.1 60.6
2024 242 17.6 13.7 62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Letort Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $799 (5.4%) $13,904 (94.6%) $14,703
2020 $1,054 (7.0%) $13,980 (93.0%) $15,035
2021 $1,545 (9.2%) $15,249 (90.8%) $16,794
2022 $1,445 (9.0%) $14,666 (91.0%) $16,111

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Letort Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 689th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 891st of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Letort Elementary School)6033.3
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Letort Elementary School)67.627.8
 39.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Letort Elementary School)48.948.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Letort Elementary School)93.684.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Letort Elementary School)80.878.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Letort Elementary School)37.537.5
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Letort Elementary School)56.451.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Letort Elementary School)48.439.4
 9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Letort Elementary School)93.684.8
 8.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Letort Elementary School)69.151.8
 17.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students259231
 10.8%
African American4644
 4.3%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2635
 34.6%
Pacific Islander00
White138111
 19.6%
Two or More Races4738
 19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%60.6%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Letort Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Letort Elementary School.

Students at Letort Elementary School are 48% White, 18% African American, 18% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Letort Elementary School ranks 998th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Letort Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamberton Middle School
High : Carlisle Area High School


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