- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bellaire El Sch held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 420501001692 · Carlisle, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.1:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students)
Bellaire El Sch held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bellaire El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle Area
Carlisle Area Hs
1,559 students
- Wilson Ms 604
Wilson Ms
604 students
- Lamberton Ms 583
Lamberton Ms
583 students
- Crestview El S 541
Crestview El Sch
541 students
- This school 407
Bellaire El Sch
407 students
- Hamilton El Sc 388
Hamilton El Sch
388 students
What this shows Bellaire El Sch reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellaire El Sch compares
Bellaire El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Carlisle Area Sd reports $16,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.