Enrollment
407
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, PA
Bellaire El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420501001692
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire El Sch ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellaire El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellaire El Sch
Bellaire El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Carlisle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crestview El Sch (541 students): Bellaire El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Carlisle Area Sd also operates Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students) and Wilson Ms (604 students) alongside Bellaire El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bellaire El Sch compares
Bellaire El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 13.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Bellaire El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlisle Area Sd, which includes Bellaire El Sch.
$15,072
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 28.3%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bellaire El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamberton Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Carlisle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crestview El Sch
Standard public school
541 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Middlesex El Sch
Standard public school
419 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hamilton El Sch
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mooreland El Sch
Standard public school
372 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Letort El Sch
Standard public school
225 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Dickinson El Sch
Standard public school
193 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellaire El Sch
How many students attend Bellaire El Sch?
Bellaire El Sch has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellaire El Sch?
59.2% of students at Bellaire El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire El Sch is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire El Sch?
Bellaire El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellaire El Sch rank among elementary schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire El Sch ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carlisle on the city page.
Is Bellaire El Sch a good school?
Bellaire El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carlisle Area Sd?
Besides Bellaire El Sch, Carlisle Area Sd also operates Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students), Wilson Ms (604 students), and Lamberton Ms (583 students). See the Carlisle Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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