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 1%)
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 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 38%), 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
1,905 Schools
# Students
16,116 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
1,012 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Carmel Clay Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 400 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
31 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,742 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
17%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,168 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
688 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
10,815 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
67%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
655 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
139
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
1,034
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,117
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,156
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,184
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,239
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,188
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,307
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,263
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,289
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,280
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,271
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,321
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,328
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. 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 $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$211 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,178
$13,214
Spending / Student
$13,079
$12,844
Best Carmel Clay Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14200 N River Rd
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Towne Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,394 students
Rank: #77.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Carmel High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,200 students
Rank: #99.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1111.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Richland Ave
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1212.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4311 E 116th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1414.
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4242 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1515.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
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 #4 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), 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 $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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