Total enrollment
1,987
+183 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Carlisle
Iowa · Public K-12
Carlisle's public-school directory holds 3 campuses, serving about 1,987 K-12 students inside Iowa (an average of 662 per campus).
7-year change in Carlisle
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 87%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 715 |
| Carlisle High School | High | 09-12 | 754 |
| Carlisle Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 518 |
About Carlisle
Across Carlisle, Iowa, 3 public schools serves about 1,987 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Carlisle average about 662 students each, 76% noticeably above the Iowa norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Carlisle has expanded 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,804 students to 1,987. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 87% to 80%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Carlisle discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.