- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, PA
Hamilton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420501001691
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton El Sch ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hamilton El Sch grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 420501001691 · Carlisle, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 13.4:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students)
Hamilton El Sch grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hamilton 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
- Bellaire El Sc 407
Bellaire El Sch
407 students
- This school 388
Hamilton El Sch
388 students
What this shows Hamilton El Sch reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton El Sch compares
Hamilton 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 7.7%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 |
| Bellaire El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton 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
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
Bellaire El Sch
Standard public school
407 students 15.1:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton El Sch
How many students attend Hamilton El Sch?
Hamilton El Sch has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton El Sch?
68.2% of students at Hamilton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton El Sch is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton El Sch?
Hamilton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hamilton El Sch rank among elementary schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton El Sch ranks #5 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 Hamilton 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.