- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, IN
College Wood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for College Wood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180120000196
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Wood Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
College Wood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Wood Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
College Wood Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180120000196 · Carmel, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 17.1:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
College Wood Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
College Wood 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 616
College Wood Elementary School
616 students
What this shows College Wood Elementary School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Wood Elementary School compares
College Wood Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 91% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Asian 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, College Wood 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 College Wood 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Wood 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
Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
700 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Woodbrook Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 16.1:1 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Wood Elementary School
How many students attend College Wood Elementary School?
College Wood Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Wood Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Wood Elementary School?
4.3% of students at College Wood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Wood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at College Wood Elementary School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Wood Elementary School?
College Wood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 College Wood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, College Wood Elementary School ranks #2 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 College Wood 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.