Enrollment
395
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210096000187
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bardwell · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bardwell, KY.
School address
District: Carlisle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210096000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle County Elementary School
Carlisle County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bardwell, Kentucky, enrolling 395 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Carlisle County also operates Carlisle County High School (184 students) and Carlisle County Middle School (159 students) alongside Carlisle County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carlisle County Elementary School compares
Carlisle County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Carlisle County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlisle County, which includes Carlisle County Elementary School.
$12,823
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carlisle County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carlisle County Elementary School
How many students attend Carlisle County Elementary School?
Carlisle County Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bardwell, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle County Elementary School?
59.7% of students at Carlisle County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle County Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Bardwell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle County Elementary School?
Carlisle County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlisle County Elementary School rank among public schools in Bardwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bardwell, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bardwell on the city page.
Is Carlisle County Elementary School a good school?
Carlisle County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carlisle County?
Besides Carlisle County Elementary School, Carlisle County also operates Carlisle County High School (184 students) and Carlisle County Middle School (159 students). See the Carlisle County district page for the complete list.
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