Carlisle Area School District

The Carlisle Area School District is located in Carlisle, PA and includes 10 schools that serve 4,952 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Carlisle Area School District spends $8,970 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Carlisle Area School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Carlisle Area School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Carlisle Area School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Carlisle Area School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.