- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlisle, IA
Carlisle High School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190627000215
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carlisle, IA.
School address
District: Carlisle Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190627000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Carlisle High School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 190627000215 · Carlisle, IA High · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 21.5:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Elementary School (715 students)
Carlisle High School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carlisle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carlisle High School
754 students
- Carlisle Eleme
Carlisle Elementary School
715 students
- Carlisle Middl
Carlisle Middle School
518 students
- Hartford Upper
Hartford Upper Elementary
303 students
What this shows Carlisle High School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle High School compares
Carlisle High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Carlisle High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle High 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 high 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle High School
How many students attend Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has 754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlisle, IA. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School is 21.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle High School?
23.4% of students at Carlisle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle High School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle High School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Carlisle, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle High School ranks #3 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 High School, Carlisle Comm School District also operates Carlisle Elementary School (715 students), Carlisle Middle School (518 students), and Hartford Upper Elementary (303 students). See the Carlisle Comm School District district page for the complete list.