Is North Dickinson Elementary School a good school?

North Dickinson Elementary School ranks 542 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Dickinson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended North Dickinson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Dickinson Elementary School?

Students at North Dickinson Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of North Dickinson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Dickinson Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Lamberton Middle School High : Carlisle Area High School

North Dickinson Elementary School

Summary:

North Dickinson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 188 students in grades K-5 in the Carlisle Area School District in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better on PSSA exams in math, science, and English language arts.

Compared to other schools in the district, North Dickinson Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (80.85%) and a lower percentage of minority students. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.98%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. Additionally, North Dickinson Elementary has a higher per-student spending ($17,295) compared to other schools in the district, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While North Dickinson Elementary School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, with a ranking among Pennsylvania elementary schools ranging from 222 to 542 and a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the significant racial and socioeconomic differences between this school and others in the district warrant further investigation. These factors may play a role in the school's academic success, and understanding the underlying causes could inform future educational policies and resource allocation decisions within the Carlisle Area School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013-2239

(717) 240-6800

District: Carlisle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
542^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,295

Students who attend North Dickinson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lamberton Middle School
High:	Carlisle Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

9.0%

African American:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Dickinson Elementary School ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details North Dickinson Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Carlisle Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (9%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Dickinson Elementary School is 14.6. 3 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Dickinson Elementary School employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Dickinson Elementary School is $17,295, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Dickinson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Dickinson Elementary School 542^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See North Dickinson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Carlisle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area School District 361^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Dickinson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Dickinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	81.32	231^st	1302	82.3%
2004	57.53	660^th	1308	49.5%
2005	87.54	34^th	1299	97.4%
2006	81.87	174^th	1545	88.7%
2007	87.53	46^th	1555	97.0%
2008	85.39	77^th	1551	95.0%
2009	88.90	8^th	1549	99.5%
2010	78.40	247^th	1579	84.4%
2011	81.85	153^rd	1597	90.4%
2012	80.45	196^th	1599	87.7%
2013	77.36	304^th	1519	80.0%
2014	77.46	295^th	1467	79.9%
2015	81.89	222^nd	1474	84.9%
2016	79.39	289^th	1554	81.4%
2017	66.95	577^th	1547	62.7%
2018	72.34	440^th	1530	71.2%
2019	70.46	496^th	1544	67.9%
2021	65.19	532^nd	1433	62.9%
2022	70.95	483^rd	1534	68.5%
2023	67.64	542^nd	1534	64.7%

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Rank History for White students at North Dickinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.67	693^rd	1236	43.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for North Dickinson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	144	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1989	155	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1990	161	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	163	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1992	176	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1993	184	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1994	189	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1995	207	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1996	207	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1997	203	4	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1998	194	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
1999	195	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2000	201	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2001	194	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2002	200	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	208
2003	200	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	208
2004	222	2	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	232
2005	204	0	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	214
2006	217	1	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	228
2007	222	4	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	236
2008	201	2	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	214
2009	198	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	206
2010	192	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	202
2011	194	2	1	2	0	1	8	0	208
2012	182	2	0	9	0	0	7	0	200
2013	192	3	0	9	0	0	8	0	212
2014	174	1	1	10	0	0	4	0	190
2015	181	2	3	9	0	0	3	0	198
2016	156	2	5	8	0	0	10	0	181
2017	161	2	5	17	0	0	15	0	200
2018	149	4	3	14	0	0	11	0	181
2019	177	10	4	14	0	0	9	0	214
2020	150	9	5	16	0	0	8	0	188
2021	151	9	4	15	0	0	6	0	185
2022	154	8	4	13	0	0	9	0	188
2023	152	9	3	17	0	0	7	0	188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Dickinson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	146	6.4	22.8	n/a
1989	160	7.8	20.5	n/a
1990	165	11.0	15.0	0
1991	166	10.8	15.3	n/a
1992	179	11.1	16.1	n/a
1993	188	9.0	20.9	n/a
1994	192	10.2	18.8	n/a
1995	216	11.2	19.3	n/a
1996	216	11.2	19.3	n/a
1997	213	10.7	19.9	n/a
1998	201	9.7	20.7	n/a
1999	198	11.2	17.7	n/a
2000	203	11.7	17.4	10.8
2001	200	12.6	15.9	4
2002	208	14.3	14.5	5.3
2003	208	14.3	14.5	5.3
2004	232	15.2	15.3	6
2005	214	13.5	15.9	5.1
2006	228	14.4	15.8	4.8
2007	236	13.4	17.6	3.4
2008	214	16.8	12.7	3.7
2009	206	15.4	13.4	5.9
2010	202	15.2	13.2	7.1
2011	208	15.9	13.0	6.7
2012	200	13.8	14.4	13
2013	212	13.3	15.8	14.2
2014	190	12.8	14.8	13.2
2015	198	13.0	15.2	19.7
2016	181	12.0	15.0	19.3
2017	200	12.3	16.1	26
2018	181	12.5	14.4	26.5
2019	214	14.0	15.1	25.7
2020	188	14.8	12.6	30.9
2021	185	13.4	13.7	29.7
2022	188	13.6	13.7	33.5
2023	188	12.8	14.6	33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Dickinson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	146	6.4	22.8	n/a
1989	160	7.8	20.5	n/a
1990	165	11.0	15.0	0
1991	166	10.8	15.3	n/a
1992	179	11.1	16.1	n/a
1993	188	9.0	20.9	n/a
1994	192	10.2	18.8	n/a
1995	216	11.2	19.3	n/a
1996	216	11.2	19.3	n/a
1997	213	10.7	19.9	n/a
1998	201	9.7	20.7	n/a
1999	198	11.2	17.7	n/a
2000	203	11.7	17.4	10.8
2001	200	12.6	15.9	4
2002	208	14.3	14.5	5.3
2003	208	14.3	14.5	5.3
2004	232	15.2	15.3	6
2005	214	13.5	15.9	5.1
2006	228	14.4	15.8	4.8
2007	236	13.4	17.6	3.4
2008	214	16.8	12.7	3.7
2009	206	15.4	13.4	5.9
2010	202	15.2	13.2	7.1
2011	208	15.9	13.0	6.7
2012	200	13.8	14.4	13
2013	212	13.3	15.8	14.2
2014	190	12.8	14.8	13.2
2015	198	13.0	15.2	19.7
2016	181	12.0	15.0	19.3
2017	200	12.3	16.1	26
2018	181	12.5	14.4	26.5
2019	214	14.0	15.1	25.7
2020	188	14.8	12.6	30.9
2021	185	13.4	13.7	29.7
2022	188	13.6	13.7	33.5
2023	188	12.8	14.6	33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Dickinson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$22 (0.1%)	$16,417 (99.9%)	$16,439
2020	$21 (0.1%)	$16,510 (99.9%)	$16,532
2021	$775 (4.4%)	$16,689 (95.6%)	$17,464
2022	$248 (1.4%)	$17,047 (98.6%)	$17,295

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Dickinson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 496^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 542^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Dickinson Elementary School)	65.7	70.8	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Dickinson Elementary School)	81.3	58.3	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (North Dickinson Elementary School)	65.7	62.8	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (North Dickinson Elementary School)	71.9	77.1	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Dickinson Elementary School)	62.5	68.5	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (North Dickinson Elementary School)	64.1	40.7	23.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Dickinson Elementary School)	79	59.2	19.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (North Dickinson Elementary School)	65	58.1	6.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (North Dickinson Elementary School)	71.9	77.1	5.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Dickinson Elementary School)	74.5	62.8	11.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	214	188	12.1%
African American	10	9	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	14	17	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	177	152	14.1%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.7%	33%	7.3%

Schools Near North Dickinson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Dickinson Elementary School	Public	K-5	151 N Dickinson School Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	188	13	14.6	33.0%	152 (80.9%)	9 (4.8%)	17 (9.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	67.6	542^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	64.7%		70.9	483^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	68.5%	59	70.8	62.8	40.7	58.1	77.1	77.1	58.3	68.5	59.2	62.8	$17,295	$248	$17,047
W.G. Rice Elementary School	Public	K-2	805 Holly Pike	Mount Holly Springs	17065	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	432	31	14.1	38.4%	349 (80.8%)	7 (1.6%)	11 (2.5%)	41 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)								(n/a)											$15,981	$940	$15,041
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 Mooreland Ave	Carlisle	17065	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	223	20	11.4	59.6%	180 (80.7%)	6 (2.7%)	22 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	22.9	1192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.7	1147^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.2%	45	44.7	24.3	17.9	30.1	45.9	45.9	44.4	28.9	35.7	36.3	$18,247	$1,276	$16,971
Mooreland Elementary School	Public	K-5	329 Wilson St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	368	24	15.0	52.4%	215 (58.4%)	38 (10.3%)	68 (18.5%)	18 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.6%)	58.5	730^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.4%		76.4	358^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.7%	372	46.9	50.0	61.6	52.8	70.4	70.4	43.8	57.4	75.0	58.4	$15,701	$297	$15,405
Letort Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 E South St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	231	18	13.1	60.6%	111 (48.1%)	44 (19.0%)	35 (15.2%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (16.5%)	48.8	891^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.9%		54.7	802^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	47.7%	89	33.3	48.5	37.5	39.4	84.8	84.8	27.8	78.8	51.2	51.8	$16,111	$1,445	$14,666
Iron Forge Elementary School	Public	3-5	4 Academy Street Suite 200	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	484	36	13.3	34.9%	394 (81.4%)	7 (1.4%)	8 (1.7%)	51 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	74.2	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.7	294^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%	108	71.6	64.7	58.0	64.8	84.4	84.4	61.5	65.2	61.5	62.9	$13,361	$801	$12,560
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Clay St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	346	29	11.7	70.5%	151 (43.6%)	78 (22.5%)	52 (15.0%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.2%)	42	988^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.6%		44	981^st of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	7	41.4	42.3	26.1	37.2	59.6	59.6	54.4	57.7	47.8	53.5	$16,647	$1,758	$14,889
Oak Flat Elementary School	Public	K-5	334 Centerville Rd	Newville	17241	Cumberland County	Big Spring School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 776-2045	394	33	11.9	44.4%	367 (93.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.3%)	69.5	505^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.1%		74.3	407^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.5%	98	58.2	65.6	63.6	62.3	82.9	82.9	52.3	64.1	65.9	60.1	$15,937	$1,117	$14,819
Crestview Elementary School	Public	K-5	240 Longs Gap Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	516	29	17.5	51.2%	347 (67.2%)	31 (6.0%)	38 (7.4%)	55 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	53.6	818^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%		60.2	683^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%	135	56.0	40.7	29.6	42.2	75.8	75.8	64.0	60.0	49.3	58.0	$14,714	$365	$14,349
Mount Rock Elementary School	Public	K-5	47 Mount Rock Rd	Newville	17241	Cumberland County	Big Spring School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 776-2025	327	27	12.0	37.3%	294 (89.9%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	78.2	319^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.2%		68.4	531^st of 1534 public elementary schools	65.4%	212	64.2	68.9	52.9	62.4	91.8	91.8	64.2	72.2	73.6	69.6	$17,194	$1,253	$15,942

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