Carmel Clay Schools School District
School District · Carmel, Indiana
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Carmel Clay Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carmel Clay Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clay Center Elementary School
Carmel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Clay Elementary School
Carmel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
Carmel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#2 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.7
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,444
+$1,082 vs Indiana median
District size
16,116 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Carmel Clay Schools ranks #2 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Carmel Clay Schools's schools with real test data average 9.0/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clay Center Elementary School (9.7/10), West Clay Elementary School (9.5/10), and Prairie Trace Elementary School (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.7/10 despite 14% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carmel Clay Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Carmel Clay Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Center Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | West Clay Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Prairie Trace Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodbrook Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Towne Meadow Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Smoky Row Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Forest Dale Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Carmel High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Cherry Tree Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Carmel Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel Clay Schools is a Carmel, Indiana school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 16,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $13,444 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.0/10, Carmel Clay Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clay Center Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Carmel Clay Schools students show an average math proficiency of 83.5% and ELA proficiency of 82.3%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carmel Clay Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carmel Clay Schools with test data.
Schools in Carmel Clay Schools
15 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Carmel
- Total Enrollment
- 16,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,012
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Carmel Clay Schools has 15 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carmel Clay Schools?
The average composite rating for Carmel Clay Schools is 9.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carmel Clay Schools?
Carmel Clay Schools spends $13,444 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carmel Clay Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carmel Clay Schools is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carmel Clay Schools?
Clay Center Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Carmel Clay Schools with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Carmel Clay Schools?
Across schools in Carmel Clay Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 83.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carmel Clay Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Carmel Clay Schools has an average school rating of 9.0/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 83.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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