Excellent
#118 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 6% in state
Clearwater Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Washington Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Washington Township elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3575 E 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240
- Math 62% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clearwater Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clearwater Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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
$70,728
Median home value
$328,600
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46240; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allisonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Colonial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| In Math & Science Academy - NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Fox Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Washington Township
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clearwater Elementary School is listed in MSD Washington Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clearwater Elementary School
Clearwater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Washington Township, serving approximately 720 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clearwater Elementary School
What grades does Clearwater Elementary School serve?
Clearwater Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary School?
Clearwater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clearwater Elementary School rank in IN?
Clearwater Elementary School ranks #118 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Clearwater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clearwater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Clearwater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearwater Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Clearwater Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clearwater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clearwater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clearwater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clearwater Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Clearwater 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (317) 259-5465
- Area population (ZIP 46240)
- 19,632
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 46240; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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