LETORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Letort El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carlisle Area SD school district, located in Carlisle, PA with about 249 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Letort El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LeTort Elementary School, located in the heart of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Carlisle Area School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. Its downtown location integrates the school into the historic fabric of Carlisle, allowing it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families.
As part of the Carlisle Area School District, LeTort focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques to meet diverse student needs. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, often promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, LeTort aims to prepare its students not only for middle school transition but for success as engaged and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Letort El Sch at (717) 240-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carlisle, PA 17013-2239
(717) 240-6800
http://www.carlisleschools.org
LETORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carlisle, PA with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carlisle Area SD
- Total Students:
- 249
- Teachers:
- 17.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 249 students
- White
- 47.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.1%
- Two or more races
- 16.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.