At a glance
Reported students
215
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397.5
Mt Holly Springs El Sch: 215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 227
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Mt Holly Springs El Sch
Mt Holly Springs El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Mt Holly Springs. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Carlisle Area SD. NCES reports 215 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mt Holly Springs El Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carlisle Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Letort El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
225 reported students
North Dickinson El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
193 reported students
Mooreland El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Hamilton El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Bellaire El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Crestview El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
541 reported students
Public schools near Mt Holly Springs El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.G. Rice El Sch Elementary · South Middleton SD | KG–02 | 453 | 0.9 mi |
| North Dickinson El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 193 | 3.5 mi |
| Iron Forge El Sch Elementary · South Middleton SD | 03–05 | 468 | 4 mi |
| Mooreland El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 372 | 5.5 mi |
| Letort El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 225 | 5.5 mi |
| Hamilton El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 388 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mt Holly Springs El Sch
What grades does Mt Holly Springs El Sch serve?
Mt Holly Springs El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carlisle Area SD.
How many students attend Mt Holly Springs El Sch?
Mt Holly Springs El Sch reported 215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 227 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt Holly Springs El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 215 students and 18.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mt Holly Springs El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mt Holly Springs El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carlisle Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mt Holly Springs El Sch in?
Mt Holly Springs El Sch is part of Carlisle Area SD, based in Carlisle, PA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mt Holly Springs El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W.G. Rice El Sch (0.9 mi), North Dickinson El Sch (3.5 mi), Iron Forge El Sch (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.