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2 schools in Carbondale Area SD

Pennsylvania · 1,491 students · 1 city

Across Carbondale Area SD (Pennsylvania), 2 public K-12 schools serve approximately 1,491 students, an average of 746 per school.

4-year change in Carbondale Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,491
+34 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Carbondale Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,491#308 of 479#5,487 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#405 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.5:1#62 of 478#1,477 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
70.3%#89 of 398#1,918 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
48.8%#105 of 378#3,120 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Carbondale Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,569 to 1,491 students (down 5%) and from 100 to 130 full-time teachers (up 30%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Carbondale El SchCarbondaleElementaryPK-06755
Carbondale Area JSHSCarbondaleHigh07-12736

About Carbondale Area SD

As a small district in Pennsylvania, Carbondale Area SD serves 1,491 students across 2 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Carbondale Area SD is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 746 in this district, higher than the Pennsylvania typical of 569.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,491 students, held roughly steady from the 1,457 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Carbondale Area SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Carbondale Area SD?
Carbondale Area SD operates 2 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,491 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Carbondale Area SD?
Carbondale Area SD includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Carbondale Area SD?
Carbondale El Sch is the largest public school in Carbondale Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 755 students.
What grade levels does Carbondale Area SD serve?
Carbondale Area SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.