- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carmel, IN
Clay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180120000195
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Clay Middle School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.5 → 80.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180120000195 · Carmel, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,415 enr · 17.9:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
Clay Middle School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.5 → 80.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clay Middle 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
- This school 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 Clay Middle School reports 1,415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Middle School compares
Clay Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,415 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,415
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Asian 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Clay Middle 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 Clay Middle 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 | Similar size | 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 Clay Middle 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
- 1,047
- 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
Similar middle schools in Carmel
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Middle School
How many students attend Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has 1,415 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,423 (2022-23) → 1,395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Middle School?
13.0% of students at Clay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clay Middle School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clay Middle School rank among middle schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Clay Middle School, Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students), Creekside Middle School (1,428 students), and Carmel Middle School (1,047 students). See the Carmel Clay Schools district page for the complete list.