- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlisle, IA
Carlisle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190627000214
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carlisle, IA.
School address
District: Carlisle Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190627000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Carlisle Elementary School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 190627000214 · Carlisle, IA Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle High School (754 students)
Carlisle Elementary School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle High
Carlisle High School
754 students
- This school
Carlisle Elementary School
715 students
- Carlisle Middl
Carlisle Middle School
518 students
- Hartford Upper
Hartford Upper Elementary
303 students
What this shows Carlisle Elementary School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle Elementary School compares
Carlisle Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$11,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Carlisle Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Carlisle Comm School District reports $11,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlisle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Elementary School
How many students attend Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlisle, IA. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 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 Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Carlisle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Elementary School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Carlisle, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carlisle, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides Carlisle Elementary School, Carlisle Comm School District also operates Carlisle High School (754 students), Carlisle Middle School (518 students), and Hartford Upper Elementary (303 students). See the Carlisle Comm School District district page for the complete list.