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#2269 of 2,846 schools in PA

Crestview EL Sch

Elementary School · Carlisle Area Sd · Carlisle, PA

A Carlisle Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

540 W. North St., Carlisle, PA 17013

  • Math 41% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$16,289
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Crestview EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crestview EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,322/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,150

Median home value

$221,800

Median rent

$1,018/mo

College educated

34%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bellaire EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.9 mi397Compare →
Hamilton EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.0 mi368Compare →
Merakey Autism Center CarlislePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi28Compare →
The Christian School of Grace Baptist ChurchPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.5 mi112Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Carlisle Area Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$16,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crestview EL Sch is listed in Carlisle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crestview EL Sch

Crestview EL Sch is a public elementary school in Carlisle, PA, part of Carlisle Area Sd, serving approximately 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,269 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crestview EL Sch

What grades does Crestview EL Sch serve?

Crestview EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Crestview EL Sch?

Crestview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Crestview EL Sch is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crestview EL Sch rank in PA?

Crestview EL Sch ranks #2,269 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Crestview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Crestview EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crestview EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestview EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Crestview EL Sch a charter school?

No, Crestview EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crestview EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Crestview EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestview EL Sch?

54.9% of students at Crestview EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 17013)
37,738
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17013; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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