- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlisle, IN
Carlisle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181086001770
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
Carlisle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southwest School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181086001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Carlisle Elementary School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 181086001770 · Carlisle, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 13.4:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Elementary School (627 students)
Carlisle Elementary School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Eleme
Sullivan Elementary School
627 students
- Sullivan High
Sullivan High School
528 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle School
353 students
- This school 188
Carlisle Elementary School
188 students
- Carlisle Middl 80
Carlisle Middle School
80 students
What this shows Carlisle Elementary School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle Elementary School compares
Carlisle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Carlisle Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest School Corporation reports $12,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Elementary School
How many students attend Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlisle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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?
62.8% of students at Carlisle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Carlisle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
What other schools are in Southwest School Corporation?
Besides Carlisle Elementary School, Southwest School Corporation also operates Sullivan Elementary School (627 students), Sullivan High School (528 students), and Sullivan Middle School (353 students). See the Southwest School Corporation district page for the complete list.