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3 schools in Laurel SD

Pennsylvania · 976 students · 1 city

Public K-12 enrollment in Laurel SD totals about 976 students across 3 schools (an average of 325 students per school).

4-year change in Laurel SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
976
-45 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Laurel SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
67.9%#56 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
976#388 of 479#7,028 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#332 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.7:1#405 of 478#5,175 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
36.1%#300 of 398#5,986 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Laurel SD

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,104 to 816 students (down 26%) and from 69 to 60 full-time teachers (down 13%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Laurel El SchNew CastleElementaryKG-06503
Laurel HSNew CastleHigh09-12313
Laurel MSNew CastleMiddle07-08160

About Laurel SD

Laurel SD runs 3 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively teacheing roughly 976 students.

In terms of grade levels, Laurel SD is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Laurel SD is about 325, below the Pennsylvania average of roughly 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Laurel SD has shrank 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,021 students to 976.

On this page, the community for Laurel SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Laurel SD run?
Laurel SD has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 976 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Laurel SD?
Laurel SD includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Laurel SD?
Laurel El Sch is the largest public school in Laurel SD by enrollment, with approximately 503 students.
What grade levels does Laurel SD serve?
Laurel SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.