- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlisle, IN
Carlisle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181086002584
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 80
- students enrolled
Carlisle Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southwest School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181086002584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Carlisle Middle School held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 181086002584 · Carlisle, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 10:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Elementary School (627 students)
Carlisle Middle School held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Eleme
Sullivan Elementary School
627 students
- Sullivan High
Sullivan High School
528 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle School
353 students
- Carlisle Eleme 188
Carlisle Elementary School
188 students
- This school 80
Carlisle Middle School
80 students
What this shows Carlisle Middle School reports 80 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Carlisle Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest School Corporation reports $12,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Middle School
How many students attend Carlisle Middle School?
Carlisle Middle School has 80 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlisle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% 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 Middle School?
60.9% of students at Carlisle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Middle School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Carlisle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Middle School?
Carlisle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Southwest School Corporation?
Besides Carlisle Middle School, Southwest School Corporation also operates Sullivan Elementary School (627 students), Sullivan High School (528 students), and Sullivan Middle School (353 students). See the Southwest School Corporation district page for the complete list.