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#687 of 1,280 schools in IA
Hartford Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Carlisle Comm School District · Carlisle, IA
A Carlisle Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
430 School St, Carlisle, IA 50047
- Math 85% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hartford Upper Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hartford Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average639/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,345
Median home value
$223,400
Median rent
$1,144/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnells ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carlisle Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hartford Upper Elementary is listed in Carlisle Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartford Upper Elementary
Hartford Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlisle, IA, part of Carlisle Comm School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades 4th-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartford Upper Elementary
What grades does Hartford Upper Elementary serve?
Hartford Upper Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Hartford Upper Elementary?
Hartford Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartford Upper Elementary rank in IA?
Hartford Upper Elementary ranks #687 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Hartford Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartford Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hartford Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartford Upper Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hartford Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Hartford Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartford Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hartford Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartford Upper Elementary?
30.6% of students at Hartford Upper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (515) 989-0316
- Area population (ZIP 50047)
- 6,625
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50047; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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