- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, IA
Hartford Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190627000216
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Upper Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 303
- students enrolled
Hartford Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carlisle Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190627000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hartford Upper Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190627000216 · Hartford, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.9:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle High School (754 students)
Hartford Upper Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hartford Upper Elementary 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
- Carlisle Middl
Carlisle Middle School
518 students
- This school
Hartford Upper Elementary
303 students
What this shows Hartford Upper Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Upper Elementary compares
Hartford Upper Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Hartford Upper Elementary is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Hartford Upper Elementary 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 |
| Carlisle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Upper Elementary'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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Upper Elementary
How many students attend Hartford Upper Elementary?
Hartford Upper Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, IA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford Upper Elementary?
28.6% of students at Hartford Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Upper Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Hartford, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Upper Elementary?
Hartford Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Carlisle Comm School District?
Besides Hartford Upper Elementary, Carlisle Comm School District also operates Carlisle High School (754 students), Carlisle Elementary School (715 students), and Carlisle Middle School (518 students). See the Carlisle Comm School District district page for the complete list.