Laurel El School

223 MCCASLIN RD NEW CASTLE, PA 16101

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 3 of 152 in Pennsylvania

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About Laurel El School

Laurel Elementary School in New Castle, PA, serves students in grades K through 6 and is part of the well-regarded Laurel School District. The school has built a reputation for academic excellence and a strong community atmosphere that encourages student success.State education data shows that about 66–73% of students at Laurel Elementary are good at maths. This is much higher than the state average of about 38%. The student-teacher ratio is about 15:1, which means that each student gets more one-on-one attention and has better learning experiences in the classroom.

Laurel Elementary School is a great place to go to school because there aren't many students per teacher, the community is supportive, and the school does better in school than most others. Families who want a good education and a comfortable life in western Pennsylvania will like it there because there are good schools nearby and housing is cheap. Depending on the size and condition of the property, the average rent for a three-bedroom house in the New Castle area is between $1,300 and $1,500 per month. Families who want to move to a neighbourhood with good schools and a close-knit community can afford to live here. Explore more Best Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania

Contact Information

Address

223 MCCASLIN RD NEW CASTLE, PA 16101

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Phone

(724) 658-2673

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 67% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
499
Total Students
$86518
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Laurel El School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 152 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 96.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 1.4%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
96.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
1.4%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 499
45.6%
228 Female
54.4%
271 Male

Student Population

499 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

554 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Laurel Elementary School recently had a great start to the school year. The students did well in music, STEAM, and a student-run "ROAR Report" that encouraged kindness and learning in two languages.

FAQ

Q1: Are there other elementary schools in the area?

Ans: Yes, Laurel Woods Elementary and Phelps Luck Elementary.

Q2: What is the student enrollment?

Ans: Approximately 498 students.

Q3: What is the school’s educational focus?

Ans: Academics, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

Q4: Are extracurricular activities offered?

Ans: Yes, including music, art, and physical education.

Q5: Is Laurel a good area for families?

Ans: Yes, it offers suburban amenities and affordable housing options.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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