- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Towne Meadow Elementary School shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 180120001405 · Carmel, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 15.1:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
Towne Meadow Elementary School shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Towne Meadow 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 527
Towne Meadow Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Towne Meadow Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Towne Meadow Elementary School compares
Towne Meadow Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Carmel Clay Schools reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~527 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.