Carlisle Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 430 School Street in Carlisle, Iowa, the Carlisle Community School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving families across a comprehensive pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade spectrum. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the greater Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area, the district manages four operational schools that combine the close-knit feel of a small-town community with convenient proximity to regional urban resources. As an independent, non-charter local educational agency, Carlisle focuses on delivering accessible academic programs designed to support young learners from early childhood development all the way through high school graduation.

The district serves a student body of 2,290 enrolled pupils, maintaining a balanced population spread across elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels. Academic instruction and daily operations are anchored by a robust team of approximately 607 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring nearly 299 dedicated classroom teachers, 58 instructional aides, and roughly 250 support personnel committed to student success and facility safety. For families, students, and researchers seeking further insight into academic offerings or district services, additional information is available on the district's official website at carlislecsd.org or by contacting the central administrative office.
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Total Schools
2,290
Total Students
299.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlisle Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,829
Hispanic247
Black36
Asian88
Two or More83
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,829 (80.0%)
  • Hispanic
    247 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    88 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    83 (3.6%)
  • Black
    36 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Carlisle Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,290*
Teachers (FTE):299.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in Carlisle Comm School District
Found 4 Schools