Is Carlisle Elementary School a good school?

Carlisle Elementary School ranks 308 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carlisle Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Carlisle Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carlisle Elementary School?

Students at Carlisle Elementary School are 79% White, 10% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Carlisle Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carlisle Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Carlisle High School

Carlisle Elementary School

Summary:

Carlisle Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 382 students in grades K-6 in Carlisle, Arkansas, which is part of the Carlisle School District. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Carlisle Elementary School's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Reading, compared to the state average of 33.8%. In Mathematics, 29.8% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.24% to 63.88% over the past three school years, which is much higher than the state average. Interestingly, when compared to nearby schools like Eastside Elementary School in Cabot, Carlisle Elementary School's academic performance is significantly lower.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 12.6 over the past three school years, Carlisle Elementary School's spending per student was $10,617 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools. The school's consistent low performance and high poverty rates suggest that it may need to implement more effective strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

707 E 5th St
Carlisle, AR 72024

(870) 552-3261

District: Carlisle School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,617

Students who attend Carlisle Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Carlisle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

African American:

9.7%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carlisle Elementary School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), African American (9.7%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Carlisle Elementary School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlisle Elementary School is $10,617.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carlisle Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carlisle School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle School District 198^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carlisle Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	56.58	203^rd	411	50.6%
2006	54.88	213^th	402	47.0%
2007	59.96	191^st	440	56.6%
2008	71.10	126^th	439	71.3%
2009	63.33	187^th	445	58.0%
2010	69.20	133^rd	457	70.9%
2011	54.73	253^rd	471	46.3%
2012	48.76	291^st	468	37.8%
2013	59.59	212^th	476	55.5%
2014	60.55	195^th	471	58.6%
2015	57.16	175^th	466	62.4%
2016	40.63	330^th	494	33.2%
2017	41.21	311^th	485	35.9%
2018	51.36	248^th	480	48.3%
2019	48.33	287^th	488	41.2%
2021	42.39	311^th	496	37.3%
2022	46.27	290^th	487	40.5%
2023	43.41	314^th	492	36.2%
2024	40.78	308^th	497	38.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Carlisle High School doesn't have a nurse in their building to help students when in need, they only have an office lady who is not trained and occasionally holds medicine for kids and takes their temperature while running the office. My student is now being home schooled due too the bullies and kids who do illegal drugs there at the school. I would not recommend this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Carlisle Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	346	58	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
1989	342	56	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	399
1990	354	49	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	404
1991	337	47	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	385
1992	322	42	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
1993	310	42	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	352
1994	306	49	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
1995	300	42	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1996	300	42	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1997	315	42	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	357
1998	301	39	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1999	309	46	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	357
2000	325	45	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	372
2001	327	47	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	376
2002	356	42	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	400
2003	356	42	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	400
2004	356	40	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	398
2005	404	37	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	446
2006	418	52	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	474
2007	437	51	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	496
2008	408	37	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	455
2009	362	42	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	410
2010	376	51	2	5	0	1	5	440
2011	377	61	3	7	0	0	5	453
2012	364	58	4	7	0	0	5	438
2013	355	46	1	5	0	0	5	412
2014	359	41	0	8	0	0	6	414
2015	368	34	0	9	0	0	7	418
2016	345	37	0	12	0	0	5	399
2017	342	31	0	15	0	0	6	394
2018	342	31	0	23	1	0	5	402
2019	325	37	0	26	1	0	6	395
2020	338	37	0	24	1	0	8	408
2021	301	38	0	23	1	0	8	371
2022	294	38	1	24	0	0	13	370
2023	302	37	1	23	2	1	16	382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carlisle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	26.8	15.0	n/a
1989	399	28.0	14.2	n/a
1990	404	26.0	15.5	29
1991	385	25.3	15.2	28.3
1992	364	24.7	14.7	28.3
1993	352	23.2	15.2	29.3
1994	355	22.9	15.5	33.2
1995	342	21.8	15.7	38
1996	342	21.8	15.7	38
1997	357	21.7	16.5	31.9
1998	340	21.7	15.7	34.4
1999	357	19.8	18.0	44.8
2000	372	26.0	14.3	45.7
2001	376	29.0	13.0	43.1
2002	400	27.0	14.8	41
2003	400	27.0	14.8	41
2004	398	27.0	14.7	49.2
2005	446	33.0	13.5	37.4
2006	474	31.0	15.3	43
2007	496	34.0	14.6	56.3
2008	455	34.0	13.4	51.9
2009	410	32.0	12.8	50.5
2010	440	34.6	13.3	46.1
2011	453	31.3	14.4	48.1
2012	438	32.7	13.3	48.6
2013	412	32.8	12.5	57.5
2014	414	35.8	11.5	53.6
2015	418	41.0	10.1	62.7
2016	399	35.0	11.4	67.7
2017	394	34.7	11.3	28.2
2018	402	34.1	11.7	27.4
2019	395	26.0	15.1	60.5
2020	408	29.6	13.7	64
2021	371	29.4	12.6	63.9
2022	370	30.8	12.0	63.2
2023	382	30.1	12.6	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carlisle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	26.8	15.0	n/a
1989	399	28.0	14.2	n/a
1990	404	26.0	15.5	29
1991	385	25.3	15.2	28.3
1992	364	24.7	14.7	28.3
1993	352	23.2	15.2	29.3
1994	355	22.9	15.5	33.2
1995	342	21.8	15.7	38
1996	342	21.8	15.7	38
1997	357	21.7	16.5	31.9
1998	340	21.7	15.7	34.4
1999	357	19.8	18.0	44.8
2000	372	26.0	14.3	45.7
2001	376	29.0	13.0	43.1
2002	400	27.0	14.8	41
2003	400	27.0	14.8	41
2004	398	27.0	14.7	49.2
2005	446	33.0	13.5	37.4
2006	474	31.0	15.3	43
2007	496	34.0	14.6	56.3
2008	455	34.0	13.4	51.9
2009	410	32.0	12.8	50.5
2010	440	34.6	13.3	46.1
2011	453	31.3	14.4	48.1
2012	438	32.7	13.3	48.6
2013	412	32.8	12.5	57.5
2014	414	35.8	11.5	53.6
2015	418	41.0	10.1	62.7
2016	399	35.0	11.4	67.7
2017	394	34.7	11.3	28.2
2018	402	34.1	11.7	27.4
2019	395	26.0	15.1	60.5
2020	408	29.6	13.7	64
2021	371	29.4	12.6	63.9
2022	370	30.8	12.0	63.2
2023	382	30.1	12.6	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlisle Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,924 (18.1%)	$8,693 (81.9%)	$10,617

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlisle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 314^th of 492 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)	82.4	64.1	18.3%
3rd Grade English (Carlisle School District)	82.4	64.1	18.3%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)	60.8	39.6	21.2%
3rd Grade Math (Carlisle School District)	60.8	39.6	21.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)	41.2	34	7.2%
3rd Grade Science (Carlisle School District)	41.2	34	7.2%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)	31.4	24.5	6.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)	31.4	24.5	6.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)	75	62.8	12.2%
4th Grade English (Carlisle School District)	75	62.8	12.2%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)	60	37.2	22.8%
4th Grade Math (Carlisle School District)	60	37.2	22.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)	57.5	37.3	20.2%
4th Grade Science (Carlisle School District)	57.5	37.3	20.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)	40	32.5	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)	40	32.5	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)	79.6	65.4	14.2%
5th Grade English (Carlisle School District)	79.6	65.4	14.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)	27.8	24.5	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Carlisle School District)	27.8	24.5	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)	35.2	26.5	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Carlisle School District)	35.2	26.5	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)	37	32.7	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)	37	32.7	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)	67.4	77.3	9.9%
6th Grade English (Carlisle School District)	67.4	77.3	9.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)	52.1	34	18.1%
6th Grade Math (Carlisle School District)	52.1	34	18.1%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)	41.3	40.9	0.4%
6th Grade Science (Carlisle School District)	41.3	40.9	0.4%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)	21.7	38.6	16.9%
6th Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)	21.7	38.6	16.9%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	382	3.3%
African American	37	37
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	26	23	11.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	325	302	7.1%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	63.6%	3.1%

Schools Near Carlisle Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	K-6	707 E 5th St	Carlisle	72024	Lonoke County	Carlisle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 552-3261	382	30	12.6	63.6%	302 (79.1%)	37 (9.7%)	23 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	40.8	308^th of 497 public elementary schools	38.0%		43.4	314^th of 492 public elementary schools	36.2%	6	23.9	32.0	20.9	37.5	29.3	30.5	30.1	23.2	32.1	29.3	19.5	28.3	34.9	35.7	29.8	15.2	32.1	32.6	41.1	30.8	$10,617	$1,924	$8,693
Hazen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	477 N Hazen Ave	Hazen	72064	Prairie County	Hazen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 255-4547	285	22	13.1	62.8%	222 (77.9%)	49 (17.2%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	29.6	381^st of 497 public elementary schools	23.3%		55.1	236^th of 492 public elementary schools	52.0%	145	17.7	34.2	25.6	26.2	26.3	20.6	34.1	27.9	26.2	27.5	20.6	26.9	16.3	28.6	23.2	17.7	29.2	30.3	14.3	23.2	$9,266	$1,732	$7,534
Lonoke Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	800 Lincoln St	Lonoke	72086	Lonoke County	Lonoke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 676-3839	401	23	17.3	64.6%	259 (64.6%)	60 (15.0%)	43 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.7%)								(n/a)																					$8,753	$2,215	$6,537
Lonoke Elementary School	Public	3-5	900 W Palm St	Lonoke	72086	Lonoke County	Lonoke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 676-6740	350	18	19.1	63.1%	228 (65.1%)	80 (22.9%)	23 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	44.1	288^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.1%		46.6	303^rd of 492 public elementary schools	38.4%	15	28.8	32.7	28.5		29.9	29.7	35.5	30.0		31.6	45.9	32.7	27.7		35.0	30.6	36.4	30.0		32.2	$8,209	$1,277	$6,932
Des Arc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2100 Hickory St	Des Arc	72040	Prairie County	Des Arc School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 256-4128	382	22	17.0	71.7%	333 (87.2%)	40 (10.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	70.3	140^th of 497 public elementary schools	71.8%		81.7	69^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.0%	71	37.3	45.4	47.1	43.1	42.9	30.5	40.9	39.2	41.2	37.5	45.8	63.7	31.4	74.5	53.2	39.0	36.4	47.0	54.9	44.4	$8,732	$1,729	$7,003
Stagecoach Elementary School	Public	K-4	850 Stagecoach Rd	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 743-3574	483	31	15.6	44.7%	402 (83.2%)	9 (1.9%)	27 (5.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.5%)	74.6	110^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.9%		82.6	64^th of 492 public elementary schools	87.0%	46	45.4	36.9			41.7	43.6	38.1			41.3	47.3	69.0			56.7	50.0	45.2			48.0	$8,885	$1,834	$7,051
Southside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2600 S Pine St	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 843-6176	521	31	16.6	35.5%	450 (86.4%)	7 (1.3%)	29 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.0%)	66.5	159^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.0%		83.6	57^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.4%	102	42.1	43.2			42.7	35.2	42.3			39.2	50.0	44.1			46.8	36.4	40.5			38.7	$7,795	$809	$6,986
Eastside Elementary School	Public	K-4	17 Bellamy St	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 743-3563	544	33	16.3	38.8%	433 (79.6%)	12 (2.2%)	37 (6.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.3%)	78.9	86^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.7%		89.5	33^rd of 492 public elementary schools	93.3%	53	44.0	56.0			50.0	42.4	53.9			48.2	44.8	39.7			42.2	52.8	55.5			54.2	$7,946	$1,012	$6,934
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	36 Pond St	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 843-3000	446	30	15.0	60.3%	337 (75.6%)	25 (5.6%)	35 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.8%)	55.1	231^st of 497 public elementary schools	53.5%		50.5	269^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.3%	38	33.4	37.5			35.4	37.4	36.1			36.7	37.3	43.0			40.2	30.6	40.3			35.4	$12,345	$4,335	$8,010

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