District Overview
Located at 101 Brooklyn Street in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the Carbondale Area School District serves as an active, traditional public school district within the broader Scranton–Wilkes-Barre metropolitan region. Set in a suburban community context, the district operates two dedicated school facilities that provide a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving as a vital civic hub for local families, the open district maintains an accessible digital presence at carbondalearea.org to keep parents, students, and researchers informed and connected.

With a total enrollment of nearly 1,500 students, the district fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet diverse academic and developmental needs. To effectively serve its student body, Carbondale Area School District maintains a robust workforce comprising 433 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 259 full-time equivalent teachers, 31 instructional aides, and 143 support staff personnel, ensuring strong classroom instruction, individualized assistance, and efficient daily operations across all grade levels.
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Total Schools
1,498
Total Students
259.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carbondale Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,026
Hispanic289
Black85
Asian14
Two or More83
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,026 (68.5%)
  • Hispanic
    289 (19.3%)
  • Black
    85 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    83 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    14 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Carbondale Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,498*
Teachers (FTE):259.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Carbondale Area SD
Found 2 Schools