- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carmel, IN
Carmel High School
Federal NCES profile for Carmel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180120000193
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel High School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Carmel High School held near 5,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 291.5 → 308.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180120000193 · Carmel, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
5,239 enr · 18:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Creekside Middle School (1,428 students)
Carmel High School held near 5,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 291.5 → 308.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carmel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Cherry Tree El 711
Cherry Tree Elementary School
711 students
What this shows Carmel High School reports 5,239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel High School compares
Carmel High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 77% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 5,239 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
5,239
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Carmel High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Tree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high 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 (~5,239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel High School
How many students attend Carmel High School?
Carmel High School has 5,239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 5,192 (2022-23) → 5,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel High School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel High School?
11.6% of students at Carmel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel High School?
The largest demographic group at Carmel High School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel High School?
Carmel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmel High School rank among public schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel High School ranks #13 of 17 public 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 public schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Carmel High School, Carmel Clay Schools also operates Creekside Middle School (1,428 students), Clay Middle School (1,415 students), and Carmel Middle School (1,047 students). See the Carmel Clay Schools district page for the complete list.