Enrollment
242
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlisle, OH
Carlisle Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390504103937
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Carlisle, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle Junior High School
Carlisle Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Carlisle, Ohio, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students) and Carlisle High School (415 students) alongside Carlisle Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Carlisle Junior High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Carlisle Junior High 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 Junior High 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 Junior High 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle Junior High 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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Junior High School
How many students attend Carlisle Junior High School?
Carlisle Junior High School has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlisle, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Junior High School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 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 Junior High School?
22.7% of students at Carlisle Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Junior High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Carlisle, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Junior High School?
Carlisle Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Junior High School ranks #1 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 Junior High School a good school?
Carlisle Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Junior High School, Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students), Carlisle High School (415 students), and Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School (363 students). See the Carlisle Local district page for the complete list.
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