- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlisle, OH
Carlisle Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390504103938
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Primary Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle Primary Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Primary Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Carlisle, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Carlisle Primary Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390504103938 · Carlisle, OH Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 23.9:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle High School (415 students)
Carlisle Primary Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Primary Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carlisle Primary Elementary School
526 students
- Carlisle High
Carlisle High School
415 students
- Carlisle Inter
Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
363 students
- Carlisle Junio
Carlisle Junior High School
242 students
What this shows Carlisle Primary Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle Primary Elementary School compares
Carlisle Primary Elementary 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Carlisle Primary Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Carlisle Local reports $14,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlisle Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Carlisle Primary Elementary School?
Carlisle Primary Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlisle, OH. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Primary Elementary School is 23.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle Primary Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Carlisle Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Primary Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Carlisle, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Primary Elementary School?
Carlisle Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Primary Elementary School rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Primary Elementary School ranks #4 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 Primary Elementary School, Carlisle Local also operates Carlisle High School (415 students), Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School (363 students), and Carlisle Junior High School (242 students). See the Carlisle Local district page for the complete list.