Top Rankings
Carlisle Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,290 students in Carlisle Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Carlisle Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
2,290 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlisle Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
80%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,770 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,855
$16,596
Spending / Student
$11,770
$16,167
Best Carlisle Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Upper Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Vine
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Gr: 4-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Gr: PK-3 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Scotchridge Rd
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,290 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District is ranked #217 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle Comm School District?
80% of Carlisle Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Carlisle Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,770 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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