Enrollment
541
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestview El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestview El Sch
Crestview El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 38% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 562 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #519, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Carlisle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Middlesex El Sch (419 students): Crestview El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Carlisle Area Sd also operates Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students) and Wilson Ms (604 students) alongside Crestview 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 Crestview El Sch compares
Crestview 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors1.1 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlisle Area Sd, which includes Crestview 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crestview El Sch a good school?
Crestview El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 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.
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