How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carlisle Comm School District | Spencer Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carlisle, Iowa | Spencer, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 2,369 | 2,341 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carlisle Comm School District | Spencer Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,218 | $12,460 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.9% | 10.0% |
| State Revenue | 56.1% | 49.9% |
| Local Revenue | 34.0% | 40.2% |
Carlisle Comm School District
Federal State Local
Spencer Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carlisle Comm School District | Spencer Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 82.6% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.0% | 44.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carlisle Comm School District | Spencer Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 368.7:1 | 373.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 18.0% |
School Types
Carlisle Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Spencer Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.