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Carlisle Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
4
Schools
2,369
Students
$12,198
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
29.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Carlisle Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,369 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,198 is below the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carlisle Elementary SchoolPK–03765
Hartford Upper Elementary04–05318
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carlisle Middle School06–08543
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carlisle High School09–12743
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,198-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
34%
State
56.1%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal
9.9%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
2,369
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,369 students.
What is the graduation rate for Carlisle Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Carlisle Comm School District spend per student?
Carlisle Comm School District spends $12,198 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Carlisle Comm School District?
30% of students in Carlisle Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Carlisle Comm School District?
No, Carlisle Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Carlisle Comm School District serve?
Carlisle Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Carlisle Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Carlisle Comm School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.