Carmichaels Area SD

Carmichaels, Pennsylvania — 3 schools

960
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$20,324
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Carmichaels Area SD operates 3 public schools serving 960 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 934 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greene County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,324 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.7% local, 59.1% state, and 13.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,431 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #257 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 311.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 52.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Carmichaels Area El Ctr accounts for 46.4% of all Carmichaels Area SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Carmichaels Area SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Carmichaels Area SD school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Carmichaels Area SD school enrollment ranges from 208 students (lowest) to 433 students (highest), a spread of 225 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Carmichaels Area SD student-counselor ratio is 311:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Carmichaels Area SD is typically wider than the Carmichaels Area SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Carmichaels Area SD chronic absenteeism rate is 52.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.2%
Federal
59.1%
State
27.7%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
257 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Greene County county, where this district is located.

$830
Studio/mo
$835
1 BR/mo
$1,096
2 BR/mo
$1,314
3 BR/mo
$1,451
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,431
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Carmichaels Area SD.

White 96.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
311.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
52.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Carmichaels Area SD

School Enrollment
Carmichaels Area El Ctr
433
Carmichaels Area Hs
293
Carmichaels Area Ms
208

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carmichaels Area SD?

Carmichaels Area SD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 960 students.

How much does Carmichaels Area SD spend per student?

Carmichaels Area SD spends $20,324 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #257 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Carmichaels Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Carmichaels Area SD is $81,431 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Carmichaels Area SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Greene County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Carmichaels Area SD?

Carmichaels Area SD students are 96.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Carmichaels Area SD?

Carmichaels Area SD has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #257 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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