Carlisle School

www.carlisle.k12.ma.us

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Carlisle School, located in the quiet town of Carlisle, Massachusetts, is a single-campus public school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, benefiting from the close-knit, supportive community of a small New England town. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, preparing students for the transition to regional high schools.

The school emphasizes a holistic educational experience, integrating core academic subjects with robust opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction, Carlisle School prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement while nurturing an inclusive environment. By prioritizing community engagement and a partnership between home and school, the institution seeks to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped for future academic and personal success.

601

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlisle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	37
Black	2
Asian	72
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	3

White
434 (72.3 %)
Asian
72 (12.0 %)
Two or More
52 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (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
Phone:	(978)369-4102
Website:	http://www.carlisle.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 12

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 66