Excellent
#52 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 3% in state
Forest Dale Elementary School
Elementary School · Carmel Clay Schools · Carmel, IN
A Carmel Clay Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10721 Lakeshore Dr W, Carmel, IN 46033
- Math 69% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Dale Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest Dale 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$150,529
Median home value
$458,600
Median rent
$1,597/mo
College educated
72.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46033; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Seton Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Woodbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Highlands Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Peter Rabbit Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 3 | 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
- #7 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
Forest Dale Elementary School is listed in Carmel Clay Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Dale Elementary School
Forest Dale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carmel, IN, part of Carmel Clay Schools, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Dale Elementary School
What grades does Forest Dale Elementary School serve?
Forest Dale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Dale Elementary School?
Forest Dale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Dale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Dale Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Dale Elementary School rank in IN?
Forest Dale Elementary School ranks #52 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Forest Dale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Dale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Forest Dale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Dale Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Dale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Dale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Dale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Dale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Dale Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Forest Dale 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
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (317) 844-4948
- Area population (ZIP 46033)
- 40,153
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 46033; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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