Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Dale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Dale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Dale Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Dale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Dale Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Dale Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Dale Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Dale Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Dale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Forest Dale Elementary School?
652 students attend Forest Dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Forest Dale Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Dale Elementary School?
Forest Dale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Dale Elementary School offer ?
Forest Dale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Dale Elementary School part of?
Forest Dale Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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