At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
616.5
Hartford Upper Elementary: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Hartford Upper Elementary
Hartford Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Hartford. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Carlisle Comm School District. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hartford Upper Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.8%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carlisle Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carlisle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
715 reported students
Carlisle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
518 reported students
Carlisle High School
High · Grades 09–12
754 reported students
Public schools near Hartford Upper Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runnells Elementary Elementary · Southeast Polk Comm School District | PK–05 | 260 | 4.7 mi |
| Carlisle Elementary School Elementary · Carlisle Comm School District | PK–03 | 715 | 5 mi |
| Carlisle High School High · Carlisle Comm School District | 09–12 | 754 | 5 mi |
| Carlisle Middle School Middle · Carlisle Comm School District | 06–08 | 518 | 5.6 mi |
| Pleasantville Elementary Elementary · Pleasantville Comm School District | PK–06 | 456 | 8.4 mi |
| Four Mile Elementary Elementary · Southeast Polk Comm School District | PK–05 | 495 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Upper Elementary
What grades does Hartford Upper Elementary serve?
Hartford Upper Elementary reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carlisle Comm School District.
How many students attend Hartford Upper Elementary?
Hartford Upper Elementary reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 303 students and 20.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hartford Upper Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hartford Upper Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carlisle Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hartford Upper Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hartford Upper Elementary in?
Hartford Upper Elementary is part of Carlisle Comm School District, based in Carlisle, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hartford Upper Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Runnells Elementary (4.7 mi), Carlisle Elementary School (5 mi), Carlisle High School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.