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Carmel Clay Schools School District

5201 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46033
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Carmel Clay Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 16,116 students in Carmel Clay Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Carmel Clay Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Carmel Clay Schools School District are College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Prairie Trace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Carmel Clay Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
16,116 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
1,012 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carmel Clay Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#4 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
70%
39%
70%
41%
66%
34%
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
67%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,079 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$211 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,178
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,079
$12,815

Best Carmel Clay Schools School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14200 N River Rd
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Towne Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Carmel High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 5,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 S Richland Ave
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4311 E 116th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Gr: 6-8 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4242 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carmel Clay Schools School District?
Carmel Clay Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 16,116 students.
What is the rank of Carmel Clay Schools School District?
Carmel Clay Schools School District is ranked #5 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel Clay Schools School District?
67% of Carmel Clay Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carmel Clay Schools School District?
Carmel Clay Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Carmel Clay Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,079 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,116 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 1%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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