Enrollment
159
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210096000185
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle County Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bardwell · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bardwell, KY.
School address
District: Carlisle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210096000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle County Middle School
Carlisle County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bardwell, Kentucky, enrolling 159 students.
At 14.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 159 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Carlisle County also operates Carlisle County Elementary School (395 students) and Carlisle County High School (184 students) alongside Carlisle County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Carlisle County Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 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 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Carlisle County Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlisle County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle County Middle 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
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle 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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carlisle County Middle School
How many students attend Carlisle County Middle School?
Carlisle County Middle School has 159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bardwell, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Middle School?
55.5% of students at Carlisle County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle County Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Bardwell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle County Middle School?
Carlisle County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bardwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Carlisle County Middle School earns 60/100 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 Middle School, Carlisle County also operates Carlisle County Elementary School (395 students) and Carlisle County High School (184 students). See the Carlisle County district page for the complete list.
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