Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Carlisle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carlisle Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Carlisle, IA school district, encompassing approximately 75 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.4 miles and the furthest edge located 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlisle Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlisle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle Elementary School's ranking?
Carlisle Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Carlisle Elementary School often compared to?
Carlisle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlisle High School, Carlisle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Carlisle Elementary School?
715 students attend Carlisle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carlisle Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlisle Elementary School offer ?
Carlisle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlisle Elementary School part of?
Carlisle Elementary School is part of Carlisle Comm School District.
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