Latrobe Elementary School

Summary:

Latrobe Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 661 students in grades K-6 in the Greater Latrobe School District in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The school has a statewide ranking of 476 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Latrobe Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with 62.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 54.1% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 53% and 40.4%, respectively. The school also stands out in science, with 95.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.8%. Latrobe Elementary School performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 230 out of 1,432 PA elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 147 out of 1,084 for disabled students, both earning 4 out of 5 stars.

Compared to nearby schools, Latrobe Elementary School generally outperforms other schools in the Greater Latrobe School District, as well as schools in the Greensburg Salem and Hempfield Area School Districts. However, some schools like Maxwell Elementary and West Point Elementary in the Hempfield Area District also demonstrate strong academic performance. Latrobe Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 56.13%, but has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $12,386 in 2018-2019 to $17,673 in 2021-2022, higher than the state average and the spending levels of many nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 20 Cedar St
       Latrobe, PA  15650-2990


(724) 539-9777

District: Greater Latrobe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,673 Help


Students who attend Latrobe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greater Latrobe Junior High School
High:    Greater Latrobe Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Latrobe Elementary School ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Greater Latrobe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Latrobe Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Greater Latrobe School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Greater Latrobe School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Latrobe Elementary School is 14.7. 1 elementary schools in the Greater Latrobe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Latrobe Elementary School is $17,673, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Greater Latrobe School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Latrobe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Latrobe Elementary School 476th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Latrobe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greater Latrobe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Latrobe School District 115th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Latrobe Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Latrobe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.01 474th 1302 63.6%
2004 84.67 159th 1308 87.8%
2005 72.80 353rd 1299 72.8%
2006 75.77 337th 1545 78.2%
2007 75.59 342nd 1555 78.0%
2008 74.49 353rd 1551 77.2%
2009 71.60 424th 1549 72.6%
2010 73.31 395th 1579 75.0%
2011 70.14 498th 1597 68.8%
2012 62.90 759th 1599 52.5%
2013 68.93 536th 1519 64.7%
2014 72.22 442nd 1467 69.9%
2015 73.88 387th 1474 73.7%
2016 75.60 373rd 1554 76.0%
2017 73.82 412th 1547 73.4%
2018 75.54 372nd 1530 75.7%
2019 80.48 274th 1544 82.3%
2021 66.94 497th 1433 65.3%
2022 76.94 347th 1534 77.4%
2023 76.03 352nd 1534 77.1%
2024 70.53 476th 1526 68.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Latrobe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.21 238th 1414 83.2%
2024 77.29 230th 1432 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Latrobe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.03 468th 1488 68.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Latrobe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.45 189th 1043 81.9%
2024 80.35 147th 1084 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Latrobe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.91 496th 1495 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Latrobe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.53 441st 1236 64.3%
2024 56.45 535th 1229 56.5%
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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.

Latrobe Elementary School Test Scores
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Open Quote The teachers and staff at Latrobe Elementary School are excellent. It is a wonderful facility with many after-school programs avaliable for the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Latrobe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 563 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 599 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1990 614 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 632 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 670 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1993 658 7 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1994 790 6 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 802
1995 835 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1996 835 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1997 836 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1998 870 5 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1999 919 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2000 914 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2001 870 8 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2002 869 10 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2003 869 10 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2004 833 11 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2005 822 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2006 785 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2007 749 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2008 747 14 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 755 12 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 771
2010 763 13 5 1 0 n/a n/a 9 791
2011 757 14 5 6 0 0 17 0 799
2012 753 13 4 7 0 0 21 0 798
2013 743 11 3 9 0 0 28 0 794
2014 747 8 3 10 0 0 29 0 797
2015 742 12 2 10 0 0 38 0 804
2016 687 10 2 12 0 0 43 0 754
2017 665 10 2 13 0 0 37 0 727
2018 626 7 2 14 0 0 36 0 685
2019 604 6 1 20 1 0 46 0 678
2020 595 8 3 12 1 0 43 0 662
2021 593 9 4 12 1 0 36 0 655
2022 578 7 5 14 1 0 36 0 641
2023 594 7 4 14 1 0 41 0 661
2024 576 11 6 22 0 0 40 0 655

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 Latrobe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 33.3 16.9 n/a
1989 602 31.4 19.1 n/a
1990 618 34.6 17.8 0
1991 636 37.1 17.1 n/a
1992 680 41.1 16.5 n/a
1993 669 38.0 17.6 n/a
1994 802 39.1 20.5 n/a
1995 843 46.8 18.0 n/a
1996 843 46.8 18.0 n/a
1997 844 48.0 17.6 n/a
1998 885 47.0 18.8 n/a
1999 932 46.0 20.3 n/a
2000 929 49.0 19.0 30.5
2001 888 50.0 17.8 29.1
2002 887 50.0 17.7 25.4
2003 887 50.0 17.7 25.4
2004 850 49.3 17.2 27.9
2005 840 45.1 18.6 26.8
2006 797 43.5 18.3 32.6
2007 765 44.3 17.3 33.7
2008 765 48.3 15.8 36.2
2009 771 49.3 15.6 37.4
2010 791 48.3 16.3 42.5
2011 799 49.3 16.1 37.5
2012 798 51.1 15.6 40.9
2013 794 51.4 15.4 39
2014 797 51.4 15.4 46.4
2015 804 53.0 15.1 43.9
2016 754 53.0 14.2 48.4
2017 727 49.0 14.8 54.5
2018 685 49.2 13.9 55.6
2019 678 47.6 14.2 56
2020 662 46.7 14.1 53.3
2021 655 n/a n/a 55.4
2022 641 44.8 14.2 52.9
2023 661 45.8 14.4 56.1
2024 655 44.3 14.7 50.8

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 Latrobe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 33.3 16.9 n/a
1989 602 31.4 19.1 n/a
1990 618 34.6 17.8 0
1991 636 37.1 17.1 n/a
1992 680 41.1 16.5 n/a
1993 669 38.0 17.6 n/a
1994 802 39.1 20.5 n/a
1995 843 46.8 18.0 n/a
1996 843 46.8 18.0 n/a
1997 844 48.0 17.6 n/a
1998 885 47.0 18.8 n/a
1999 932 46.0 20.3 n/a
2000 929 49.0 19.0 30.5
2001 888 50.0 17.8 29.1
2002 887 50.0 17.7 25.4
2003 887 50.0 17.7 25.4
2004 850 49.3 17.2 27.9
2005 840 45.1 18.6 26.8
2006 797 43.5 18.3 32.6
2007 765 44.3 17.3 33.7
2008 765 48.3 15.8 36.2
2009 771 49.3 15.6 37.4
2010 791 48.3 16.3 42.5
2011 799 49.3 16.1 37.5
2012 798 51.1 15.6 40.9
2013 794 51.4 15.4 39
2014 797 51.4 15.4 46.4
2015 804 53.0 15.1 43.9
2016 754 53.0 14.2 48.4
2017 727 49.0 14.8 54.5
2018 685 49.2 13.9 55.6
2019 678 47.6 14.2 56
2020 662 46.7 14.1 53.3
2021 655 n/a n/a 55.4
2022 641 44.8 14.2 52.9
2023 661 45.8 14.4 56.1
2024 655 44.3 14.7 50.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Latrobe Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $583 (4.7%) $11,803 (95.3%) $12,386
2020 $617 (4.9%) $12,021 (95.1%) $12,638
2021 $818 (5.1%) $15,353 (94.9%) $16,170
2022 $1,043 (5.9%) $16,630 (94.1%) $17,673

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Latrobe 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 274th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Latrobe Elementary School)77.984.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Latrobe Elementary School)68.977.9
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Latrobe Elementary School)64.859
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Latrobe Elementary School)94.392
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Latrobe Elementary School)78.459
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Latrobe Elementary School)68.170.1
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Latrobe Elementary School)76.858
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Latrobe Elementary School)52.447.4
 5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Latrobe Elementary School)82.853.9
 28.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Latrobe Elementary School)64.865.6
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Latrobe Elementary School)94.392
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Latrobe Elementary School)77.262.2
 15%
   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 Students678661
 2.5%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White604594
 1.7%
Two or More Races4641
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%56.1%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Latrobe Elementary School

Students at Latrobe Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 655 students attended Latrobe Elementary School.

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

Middle : Greater Latrobe Junior High School
High : Greater Latrobe Senior High School

Latrobe Elementary School ranks 476th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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