Total enrollment
1,987
+45 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Carlisle
Iowa · Public K-12
Carlisle's public-school directory holds 3 schools, serving about 1,987 K-12 students inside Iowa (an average of 662 per school).
4-year change in Carlisle
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,255
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,987
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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 stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,942 students to 1,987.
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.