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:
308th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,617 Help


Students who attend Carlisle Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Carlisle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
African American:
9.7%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carlisle Elementary School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), African American (9.7%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 198th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.58 203rd 411 50.6%
2006 54.88 213th 402 47.0%
2007 59.96 191st 440 56.6%
2008 71.10 126th 439 71.3%
2009 63.33 187th 445 58.0%
2010 69.20 133rd 457 70.9%
2011 54.73 253rd 471 46.3%
2012 48.76 291st 468 37.8%
2013 59.59 212th 476 55.5%
2014 60.55 195th 471 58.6%
2015 57.16 175th 466 62.4%
2016 40.63 330th 494 33.2%
2017 41.21 311th 485 35.9%
2018 51.36 248th 480 48.3%
2019 48.33 287th 488 41.2%
2021 42.39 311th 496 37.3%
2022 46.27 290th 487 40.5%
2023 43.41 314th 492 36.2%
2024 40.78 308th 497 38.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
1988 346 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1989 342 56 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 399
1990 354 49 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 337 47 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1992 322 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 310 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 306 49 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 300 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 300 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 315 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 301 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 309 46 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 325 45 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 327 47 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 356 42 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 356 42 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 356 40 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 404 37 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2006 418 52 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 437 51 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 408 37 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 362 42 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2010 376 51 2 5 0 1 5 0 440
2011 377 61 3 7 0 0 5 0 453
2012 364 58 4 7 0 0 5 0 438
2013 355 46 1 5 0 0 5 0 412
2014 359 41 0 8 0 0 6 0 414
2015 368 34 0 9 0 0 7 0 418
2016 345 37 0 12 0 0 5 0 399
2017 342 31 0 15 0 0 6 0 394
2018 342 31 0 23 1 0 5 0 402
2019 325 37 0 26 1 0 6 0 395
2020 338 37 0 24 1 0 8 0 408
2021 301 38 0 23 1 0 8 0 371
2022 294 38 1 24 0 0 13 0 370
2023 302 37 1 23 2 1 16 0 382

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlisle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)82.464.1
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English (Carlisle School District)82.464.1
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)60.839.6
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Carlisle School District)60.839.6
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)41.234
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Carlisle School District)41.234
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)31.424.5
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)31.424.5
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)7562.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade English (Carlisle School District)7562.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)6037.2
 22.8%
   4th Grade Math (Carlisle School District)6037.2
 22.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)57.537.3
 20.2%
   4th Grade Science (Carlisle School District)57.537.3
 20.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)4032.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)4032.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)79.665.4
 14.2%
   5th Grade English (Carlisle School District)79.665.4
 14.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)27.824.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Carlisle School District)27.824.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)35.226.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Carlisle School District)35.226.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)3732.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)3732.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Carlisle Elementary School)67.477.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade English (Carlisle School District)67.477.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Carlisle Elementary School)52.134
 18.1%
   6th Grade Math (Carlisle School District)52.134
 18.1%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Carlisle Elementary School)41.340.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade Science (Carlisle School District)41.340.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Carlisle Elementary School)21.738.6
 16.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Carlisle School District)21.738.6
 16.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395382
 3.3%
African American3737
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic2623
 11.5%
Pacific Islander01
White325302
 7.1%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%63.6%
 3.1%


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

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

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

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

High : Carlisle High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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