Crestview Elementary School

240 Longs Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crestview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crestview Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Crestview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestview Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1319 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Crestview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Crestview Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crestview Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Crestview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crestview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestview Elementary School's ranking?
Crestview Elementary School is ranked #1319 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Crestview Elementary School often compared to?
Crestview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?
516 students attend Crestview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Crestview Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crestview Elementary School offer ?
Crestview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestview Elementary School part of?
Crestview Elementary School is part of Carlisle Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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