Skip to main content

Average

#1164 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 41% in state

Latrobe EL Sch

Elementary School · Greater Latrobe Sd · Latrobe, PA

A Greater Latrobe Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20 Cedar St, Latrobe, PA 15650

  • Math 54% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency54.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$15,807
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Latrobe EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Latrobe EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated914/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Latrobe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,314

Median home value

$175,500

Median rent

$824/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ the Divine Teacher SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.5 mi165Compare →
Grace Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.1 mi80Compare →
Bible Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–122.2 mi81Compare →
Baggaley EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.6K–63.1 mi521Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greater Latrobe Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$15,807NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Latrobe EL Sch is listed in Greater Latrobe SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Latrobe EL Sch

Latrobe EL Sch is a public elementary school in Latrobe, PA, part of Greater Latrobe Sd, serving approximately 655 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Latrobe EL Sch

What grades does Latrobe EL Sch serve?

Latrobe EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Latrobe EL Sch?

Latrobe EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Latrobe EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Latrobe EL Sch is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Latrobe EL Sch rank in PA?

Latrobe EL Sch ranks #1,164 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Latrobe EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Latrobe EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Latrobe EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Latrobe EL Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Latrobe EL Sch a charter school?

No, Latrobe EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Latrobe EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Latrobe EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Latrobe EL Sch?

50.8% of students at Latrobe EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
655
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 15650)
27,367
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
45.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.