Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mohawk Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mohawk Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mohawk Trails Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
556 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mohawk Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mohawk Trails Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%

Hispanic
14%
15%

Black
2%
13%

White
77%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mohawk Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Mohawk Trails Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mohawk Trails Elementary School?
556 students attend Mohawk Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mohawk Trails Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mohawk Trails Elementary School?
Mohawk Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mohawk Trails Elementary School offer ?
Mohawk Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mohawk Trails Elementary School part of?
Mohawk Trails Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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