- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, PA
North Dickinson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Dickinson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420501001687
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dickinson El Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Dickinson El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dickinson El Sch ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
North Dickinson El Sch grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 420501001687 · Carlisle, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 16.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students)
North Dickinson El Sch grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Dickinson 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 193
North Dickinson El Sch
193 students
What this shows North Dickinson El Sch reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dickinson El Sch compares
North Dickinson 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 6.7%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, North Dickinson 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 North Dickinson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamberton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestview El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dickinson 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
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
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dickinson El Sch
How many students attend North Dickinson El Sch?
North Dickinson El Sch has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dickinson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dickinson El Sch is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Dickinson El Sch?
32.4% of students at North Dickinson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dickinson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Dickinson El Sch is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dickinson El Sch?
North Dickinson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 North Dickinson El Sch rank among elementary schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dickinson El Sch ranks #1 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 North Dickinson 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.