Enrollment
363
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlisle, OH
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390504103936
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Carlisle, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carlisle, Ohio, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 647 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #583, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 726 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students) and Carlisle High School (415 students) alongside Carlisle Intermediate Elementary 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 Intermediate Elementary School compares
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlisle Local, which includes Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School.
$14,020
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.9%
Federal 10.1%
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 Intermediate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Primary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
How many students attend Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School?
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlisle, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Carlisle, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School?
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Intermediate Elementary School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Carlisle, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carlisle on the city page.
Is Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School a good school?
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. 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 Local?
Besides Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School, Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students), Carlisle High School (415 students), and Carlisle Junior High School (242 students). See the Carlisle Local district page for the complete list.
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