- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlisle, IA
Carlisle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190627001561
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carlisle, IA.
School address
District: Carlisle Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190627001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Carlisle Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190627001561 · Carlisle, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14.8:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle High School (754 students)
Carlisle Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle High
Carlisle High School
754 students
- Carlisle Eleme
Carlisle Elementary School
715 students
- This school
Carlisle Middle School
518 students
- Hartford Upper
Hartford Upper Elementary
303 students
What this shows Carlisle Middle School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle Middle School compares
Carlisle Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Carlisle Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Middle School
How many students attend Carlisle Middle School?
Carlisle Middle School has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlisle, IA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle Middle School?
27.4% of students at Carlisle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Carlisle, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Middle School?
Carlisle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Carlisle Comm School District also operates Carlisle High School (754 students), Carlisle Elementary School (715 students), and Hartford Upper Elementary (303 students). See the Carlisle Comm School District district page for the complete list.