- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, PA
Mooreland El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mooreland El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420501001690
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mooreland El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mooreland El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mooreland El Sch ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501001690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mooreland El Sch grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420501001690 · Carlisle, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 15.5:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students)
Mooreland El Sch grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mooreland 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 372
Mooreland El Sch
372 students
What this shows Mooreland El Sch reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mooreland El Sch compares
Mooreland 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
African American 11.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Mooreland 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 Mooreland 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamberton Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestview El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mooreland 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
Hamilton El Sch
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mooreland El Sch
How many students attend Mooreland El Sch?
Mooreland El Sch has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mooreland El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mooreland El Sch is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mooreland El Sch?
50.0% of students at Mooreland El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mooreland El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mooreland El Sch is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mooreland El Sch?
Mooreland El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mooreland El Sch rank among elementary schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Mooreland El Sch ranks #3 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 Mooreland 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.