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Bellaire Elementary School

Carlisle Area SD · Cumberland County · 905 Waggoner's Gap Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013.0

(717)240-6800

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6/10
#651
Rank 651 out of 1,545
Top 42%
English Language Arts7/10 · #522 · 66th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #658 · 57th percentile
Science4/10 · #873 · 38th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Carlisle is a historic borough in the Cumberland Valley, the kind of place where you can walk to locally owned shops and still feel a real sense of community pride. Bellaire Elementary sits comfortably in the middle of the pack for Pennsylvania schools, with its strongest showing in English and solid math scores that give families a reasonable foundation to build on. It's a good fit for families who value a grounded, small-town upbringing alongside decent academics, and who appreciate being close to outdoor recreation, Dickinson College's cultural offerings, and an easy commute to Harrisburg.

Student Demographics

190 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
96 (51%)
African American
30 (16%)
Hispanic
26 (14%)
Multiple Races
22 (12%)
Asian
16 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged113 (59%)
Students with Disabilities26 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

407
Enrollment
27.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #624 · 61st percentile

52 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found