- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Carlisle Junior High School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390504103937 · Carlisle, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Primary Elementary School (526 students)
Carlisle Junior High School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle Prima
Carlisle Primary Elementary School
526 students
- Carlisle High
Carlisle High School
415 students
- Carlisle Inter
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
363 students
- This school
Carlisle Junior High School
242 students
What this shows Carlisle Junior High School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle Junior High School compares
Carlisle Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Carlisle Local reports $14,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~242 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.