- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, PA
Middlesex El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Middlesex El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420711001697
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesex El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlesex El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesex El Sch ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Middlesex El Sch shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 420711001697 · Carlisle, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students)
Middlesex El Sch shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Middlesex El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Val
Cumberland Valley Hs
3,163 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Ms
1,403 students
- Eagle View Ms 1,111
Eagle View Ms
1,111 students
- Winding Creek 1,055
Winding Creek El Sch
1,055 students
- Shaull El Sch 591
Shaull El Sch
591 students
- This school 419
Middlesex El Sch
419 students
What this shows Middlesex El Sch reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesex El Sch compares
Middlesex El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,852
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Asian 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Middlesex El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Cumberland Valley Sd reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesex El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesex El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesex El Sch
How many students attend Middlesex El Sch?
Middlesex El Sch has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesex El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesex El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Middlesex El Sch?
45.4% of students at Middlesex El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesex El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Middlesex El Sch is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesex El Sch?
Middlesex El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middlesex El Sch rank among elementary schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesex El Sch ranks #7 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 Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Middlesex El Sch, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.