Excellent
#2 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
Clay Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Carmel Clay Schools · Carmel, IN
A Carmel Clay Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12025 Clay Center Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
- Math 83% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay Center Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (2025 ILEARN)
Based on 11 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clay Center Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated882/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carmel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,438
Median home value
$464,200
Median rent
$1,522/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Montessori SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Smoky Row Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Towne Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Primrose School at West ClayPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K | 1.9 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carmel Clay Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay Center Elementary School is listed in Carmel Clay Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay Center Elementary School
Clay Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carmel, IN, part of Carmel Clay Schools, serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Center Elementary School
What grades does Clay Center Elementary School serve?
Clay Center Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clay Center Elementary School?
Clay Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay Center Elementary School rank in IN?
Clay Center Elementary School ranks #2 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Clay Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clay Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Center Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Clay Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clay Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clay Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Center Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Clay Center Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (317) 733-6450
- Area population (ZIP 46032)
- 51,181
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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