CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

707 E 5TH ST
CARLISLE, AR 72024

bison.wmsc.k12.ar.us

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carlisle Elementary School, located at 707 E 5th St in Carlisle, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carlisle Public School District. As a key component of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its young student population. The school operates under the district’s "Bison" mascot, reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community identity that permeates its educational environment.

The school is committed to providing a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for future academic success. By focusing on essential curriculum standards and student engagement, Carlisle Elementary plays a vital role in the developmental years of children in the region. For families and community members seeking more information regarding academic programs, faculty resources, or school events, the district maintains an official online presence at http://bison.wmsc.k12.ar.us.

382

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	23
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (79.1 %)
Black
37 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.0 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CARLISLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)552-3261
Website:	http://bison.wmsc.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 45