- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, IN
Carmel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180120000192
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Carmel Elementary School grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 180120000192 · Carmel, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 16.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
Carmel Elementary School grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carmel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel High Sc
Carmel High School
5,239 students
- Creekside Midd 1,428
Creekside Middle School
1,428 students
- Clay Middle Sc 1,415
Clay Middle School
1,415 students
- Carmel Middle 1,047
Carmel Middle School
1,047 students
- Prairie Trace 715
Prairie Trace Elementary School
715 students
- This school 700
Carmel Elementary School
700 students
What this shows Carmel Elementary School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Elementary School compares
Carmel Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Carmel Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carmel Clay Schools reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,415
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmel
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodbrook Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
College Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
West Clay Elementary School
Standard public school
580 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Towne Meadow Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Elementary School
How many students attend Carmel Elementary School?
Carmel Elementary School has 700 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Carmel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Elementary School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Elementary School?
Carmel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Carmel, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Carmel Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students), Creekside Middle School (1,428 students), and Clay Middle School (1,415 students). See the Carmel Clay Schools district page for the complete list.