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Dickinson College Children's Center
Elementary School · Carlisle, PA
A private elementary school in Carlisle, PA serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
28 GARLAND AVE, Carlisle, PA 17013
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dickinson College Children's Center 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christian School of Grace Baptist ChurchPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Mooreland EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Merakey Autism Center CarlislePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Bellaire EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dickinson College Children's Center is listed in Carlisle, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dickinson College Children's Center
Dickinson College Children's Center is a private elementary school in Carlisle, PA, serving approximately 12 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dickinson College Children's Center
What grades does Dickinson College Children's Center serve?
Dickinson College Children's Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Dickinson College Children's Center?
Dickinson College Children's Center has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson College Children's Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson College Children's Center is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Dickinson College Children's Center a private school?
Yes, Dickinson College Children's Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Dickinson College Children's Center a religious school?
No, Dickinson College Children's Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 12
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (717) 245-1088
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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