How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carlisle Area SD | Wissahickon SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carlisle, Pennsylvania | Ambler, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 5,060 | 5,092 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carlisle Area SD | Wissahickon SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,021 | $21,519 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.7% | 3.1% |
| State Revenue | 28.3% | 18.0% |
| Local Revenue | 62.9% | 78.9% |
Carlisle Area SD
Federal State Local
Wissahickon SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carlisle Area SD | Wissahickon SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.0% | 60.9% |
| African American | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 15.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.1% | 22.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carlisle Area SD | Wissahickon SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 306.5:1 | 424:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 9.4% |
School Types
Carlisle Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Wissahickon SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.