Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Trace 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
Prairie Trace Elementary School's student population of 705 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Trace Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#10 out of 1763 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Trace Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Trace Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School?
705 students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Prairie Trace Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Trace Elementary School?
Prairie Trace Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Trace Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Trace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Trace Elementary School part of?
Prairie Trace Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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