Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlisle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlisle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carlisle Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlisle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle Elementary School's ranking?
Carlisle Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Carlisle Elementary School?
166 students attend Carlisle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carlisle Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carlisle Elementary School offer ?
Carlisle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carlisle Elementary School part of?
Carlisle Elementary School is part of Southwest School Corporation School District.
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