- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, IN
West Clay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Clay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180120002185
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Clay Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Clay Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Clay Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120002185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Clay Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180120002185 · Carmel, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 15.7:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
West Clay Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Clay 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 580
West Clay Elementary School
580 students
What this shows West Clay Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Clay Elementary School compares
West Clay 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 93% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Asian 35.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, West Clay 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 West Clay 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Clay 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
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Clay Elementary School
How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?
West Clay Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher 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 West Clay Elementary School?
3.3% of students at West Clay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Clay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Clay Elementary School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Clay Elementary School?
West Clay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 West Clay Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, West Clay Elementary School ranks #1 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 West Clay 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.