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Elementary Schools

North Dickinson Elementary School

Carlisle Area SD · Cumberland County · 151 N Dickinson School Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013.0

(717)240-6800

4/10
#1000
Rank 1000 out of 1,545
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #1021 · 34th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #969 · 37th percentile
Science5/10 · #820 · 42nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Carlisle is a historic South Central Pennsylvania town with a mix of military families from the nearby Army War College, long-time locals, and commuters to Harrisburg — giving North Dickinson Elementary a genuinely diverse community feel. The school sits in a mid-range performance tier, and while the academics are solid rather than standout, it may appeal most to families who value a grounded, community-rooted environment over a highly competitive classroom culture. For those settling into Carlisle's affordable neighborhoods and looking for a school with a real sense of place, North Dickinson is a reasonable fit within a district that reflects the town's unpretentious, working-class character.

Student Demographics

87 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
66 (76%)
Hispanic
9 (10%)
Asian
4 (5%)
African American
4 (5%)
Multiple Races
4 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged33 (38%)
Students with Disabilities28 (32%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

193
Enrollment
12.9
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 Programs1/10 · #1468 · 7th percentile

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