District Overview
Located at 623 W. Penn Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Carlisle Area School District serves as an active, open traditional public school system nestled in a small city setting within the greater Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area. Managing 10 operational schools across the community, the district provides a comprehensive educational framework spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic achievement and community growth, this traditional public school district offers a centralized administrative network that is easily accessible to local families, students, and educational researchers through its administrative offices and official web portal.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Carlisle Area School District educates a vibrant student population of 5,180 children, displaying a diverse demographic mix that includes 2,983 White, 672 Black, 620 Hispanic, 521 multiracial, and 373 Asian students, among others. To support learning and maintain strong educational standards across all grade levels, the district is backed by a robust workforce of more than 1,300 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 718 full-time equivalent teachers, 112 instructional aides, and over 475 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio, tailored instructional assistance, and well-resourced school environments.
10
Total Schools
5,180
Total Students
718.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlisle Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,983
Hispanic620
Black672
Asian373
Two or More521
American Indian6
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,983 (57.6%)
  • Black
    672 (13.0%)
  • Hispanic
    620 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    521 (10.1%)
  • Asian
    373 (7.2%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Carlisle Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
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:10
Students:5,180*
Teachers (FTE):718.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in Carlisle Area SD
Found 10 Schools