Carlisle Elementary School

6525 Old Orchard Dr
Plano, TX 75023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlisle Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carlisle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Carlisle Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Carlisle Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#721 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carlisle Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carlisle Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Carlisle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carlisle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlisle Elementary School's ranking?
Carlisle Elementary School is ranked #721 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carlisle Elementary School often compared to?
Carlisle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hughston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carlisle Elementary School?
472 students attend Carlisle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Carlisle Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlisle Elementary School?
Carlisle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlisle Elementary School offer ?
Carlisle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carlisle Elementary School part of?
Carlisle Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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