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Don Gill Elementary School vs. Charlotte Lappla Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Don Gill Elementary School
10 Sherman St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
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6/
10
Top 50%
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School
32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades 2-4, Don Gill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-4
K-1
Total Students
309 students
186 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Don Gill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Don Gill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Don Gill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Don Gill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wellsboro Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wellsboro Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1285 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Don Gill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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51%
(Top 50% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Gill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Gill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Gill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Don Gill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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95
Grade 1 Students
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91
Grade 2 Students
100
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Grade 3 Students
103
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Grade 4 Students
106
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Don Gill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Don Gill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Black
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Don Gill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Don Gill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Don Gill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wellsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Don Gill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Don Gill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Don Gill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charlotte Lappla Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wellsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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