How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carmel High School | Forest Dale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carmel, IN | Carmel, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 5,239 | 638 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carmel High School | Forest Dale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,428 | $16,428 |
| District | Carmel Clay Schools | Carmel Clay Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carmel High School | Forest Dale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 74.9% |
| African American | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 18.0% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carmel High School | Forest Dale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 327.4:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 17.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 138 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.