Enrollment
527
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, IN
Towne Meadow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Towne Meadow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180120001405
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Towne Meadow Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Towne Meadow Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Towne Meadow Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Towne Meadow Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Towne Meadow Elementary School
Towne Meadow Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Carmel, Indiana, enrolling 527 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Indiana average.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Carmel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prairie Trace Elementary School (715 students): Towne Meadow Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students) and Creekside Middle School (1,428 students) alongside Towne Meadow Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Towne Meadow Elementary School compares
Towne Meadow Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 82% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 20.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Towne Meadow Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmel Clay Schools, which includes Towne Meadow Elementary School.
$12,522
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Towne Meadow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Towne Meadow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Towne Meadow Elementary School
How many students attend Towne Meadow Elementary School?
Towne Meadow Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmel, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towne Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Towne Meadow Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Towne Meadow Elementary School?
8.7% of students at Towne Meadow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towne Meadow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Towne Meadow Elementary School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towne Meadow Elementary School?
Towne Meadow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Towne Meadow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Towne Meadow Elementary School ranks #5 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.
Is Towne Meadow Elementary School a good school?
Towne Meadow Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Towne Meadow 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.
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