- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County High School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210096000186
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle County High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bardwell · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle County High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bardwell, KY.
School address
District: Carlisle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210096000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Carlisle County High School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210096000186 · Bardwell, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle County Elementary School (395 students)
Carlisle County High School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carlisle County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle Count
Carlisle County Elementary School
395 students
- This school
Carlisle County High School
184 students
- Carlisle Count
Carlisle County Middle School
159 students
What this shows Carlisle County High School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle County High School compares
Carlisle County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Carlisle County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlisle County reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlisle County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle County High School
How many students attend Carlisle County High School?
Carlisle County High School has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bardwell, KY. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County High School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 High School?
52.9% of students at Carlisle County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle County High School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle County High School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Bardwell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle County High School?
Carlisle County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlisle County High School rank among public schools in Bardwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle County High School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Carlisle County?
Besides Carlisle County High School, Carlisle County also operates Carlisle County Elementary School (395 students) and Carlisle County Middle School (159 students). See the Carlisle County district page for the complete list.