- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, PA
Crestview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Crestview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420501001689
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview El Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview El Sch ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Crestview El Sch grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 420501001689 · Carlisle, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 18.7:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students)
Crestview El Sch grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Crestview 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
- This school 541
Crestview El Sch
541 students
- Bellaire El Sc 407
Bellaire El Sch
407 students
- Hamilton El Sc 388
Hamilton El Sch
388 students
What this shows Crestview El Sch reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestview El Sch compares
Crestview El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Crestview El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Carlisle Area Sd reports $16,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestview El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamberton Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellaire El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview 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
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Middlesex El Sch
Standard public school
419 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Bellaire El Sch
Standard public school
407 students 15.1:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestview El Sch
How many students attend Crestview El Sch?
Crestview El Sch has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview El Sch is 18.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestview El Sch?
48.3% of students at Crestview El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Crestview El Sch is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview El Sch?
Crestview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Crestview El Sch rank among elementary schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview El Sch ranks #6 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 Crestview 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.