Enrollment
184
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210096000186
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bardwell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle County High School
Carlisle County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bardwell, Kentucky, enrolling 184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carlisle County also operates Carlisle County Elementary School (395 students) and Carlisle County Middle School (159 students) alongside Carlisle County High 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 High School compares
Carlisle County High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlisle County, which includes Carlisle County High 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 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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high 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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Bardwell on the city page.
Is Carlisle County High School a good school?
Carlisle County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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