- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Carlisle County Middle School shrank from 146 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210096000185 · Bardwell, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 14.5:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle County Elementary School (395 students)
Carlisle County Middle School shrank from 146 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carlisle County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle Count
Carlisle County Elementary School
395 students
- Carlisle Count
Carlisle County High School
184 students
- This school
Carlisle County Middle School
159 students
What this shows Carlisle County Middle School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle County Middle School compares
Carlisle County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~159 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.