Prairie Trace Elementary School

Summary:

Prairie Trace Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Carmel, Indiana, serving 697 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Carmel Clay Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 381 districts in Indiana, Prairie Trace consistently outperforms its peers in academic performance and other key metrics.

Prairie Trace Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, with 80.63% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 81.2% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, significantly higher than the Carmel Clay Schools district averages. Additionally, the school boasts a diverse student population, with 21.95% Asian, 6.31% Hispanic, and 2.58% African American students, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.7% compared to nearby schools. The school's spending per student of $9,956 is also higher than the state average, suggesting a strong investment in resources and support for student learning.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Stony Creek Elementary School, Lantern Road Elementary School, and Cumberland Road Elementary School, all of which are in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Noblesville Schools districts, Prairie Trace Elementary School consistently outperforms them on key metrics, making it a standout example of educational excellence in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

14200 N River Rd
Carmel, IN 46033

(317) 571-7925

District: Carmel Clay Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,956

Students who attend Prairie Trace Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clay Middle School
High:	Carmel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 697

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Asian:

22.0%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Prairie Trace Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Carmel Clay Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Asian (22%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Trace Elementary School is 17.4. 9 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Prairie Trace Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Trace Elementary School is $9,956. 9 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Trace Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carmel Clay Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Clay Schools 6^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	95.66	2^nd	959	99.8%
2006	94.05	7^th	961	99.3%
2007	94.94	7^th	985	99.3%
2008	95.04	2^nd	996	99.8%
2009	94.24	12^th	1003	98.8%
2010	89.88	29^th	1009	97.1%
2011	89.77	15^th	1025	98.5%
2012	90.13	13^th	1015	98.7%
2013	88.85	23^rd	1035	97.8%
2014	87.45	33^rd	1036	96.8%
2015	94.34	10^th	1040	99.0%
2016	92.25	20^th	1046	98.1%
2017	94.72	10^th	1033	99.0%
2018	92.16	29^th	1027	97.2%
2019	94.82	17^th	1031	98.4%
2021	96.19	19^th	1016	98.1%
2022	97.15	9^th	1020	99.1%
2023	96.60	15^th	1016	98.5%
2024	97.87	7^th	1010	99.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	415	3	21	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2000	520	9	40	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	575
2001	498	14	48	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
2002	639	19	97	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
2003	639	19	97	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
2004	560	15	94	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
2005	598	18	96	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2006	630	15	116	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	774
2007	485	7	114	16	1	n/a	n/a	36	659
2008	504	5	129	19	0	n/a	n/a	31	688
2009	515	13	130	21	0	n/a	n/a	36	715
2010	471	13	121	20	0	n/a	n/a	31	656
2011	493	10	126	22	0	3	31	0	685
2012	485	13	130	16	2	2	24	0	672
2013	489	18	126	17	2	2	29	0	683
2014	439	15	131	18	2	1	31	0	637
2015	430	20	138	16	2	1	27	0	634
2016	448	20	135	20	0	1	28	0	652
2017	433	14	127	22	1	0	33	0	630
2018	446	16	118	20	1	0	39	0	640
2019	410	18	116	17	1	0	38	0	600
2020	427	20	121	17	1	0	38	0	624
2021	416	14	123	18	3	0	41	0	615
2022	457	16	130	49	3	0	28	0	683
2023	458	18	153	44	4	0	20	0	697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	441	25.5	17.3	0
2000	575	31.0	18.5	0.5
2001	567	30.7	18.5	0.7
2002	764	37.4	20.4	0.4
2003	764	37.4	20.4	0.4
2004	676	30.5	22.2	0.7
2005	725	34.7	20.9	0.8
2006	774	37.5	20.6	1
2007	659	n/a	n/a	2.6
2008	688	33.9	20.3	2.4
2009	715	33.0	21.7	2.1
2010	656	30.0	21.8	3.2
2011	685	33.4	20.4	5
2012	672	32.0	21.0	5.4
2013	683	35.0	19.5	4.1
2014	637	31.0	20.5	4.1
2015	634	30.0	21.1	3.6
2016	652	32.0	20.3	3.7
2017	630	32.5	19.3	2.7
2018	640	34.0	18.8	5.9
2019	600	29.0	20.6	6
2020	624	29.0	21.5	7.4
2021	615	32.0	19.2	9.8
2022	683	42.1	16.1	8.1
2023	697	40.0	17.4	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	441	25.5	17.3	0
2000	575	31.0	18.5	0.5
2001	567	30.7	18.5	0.7
2002	764	37.4	20.4	0.4
2003	764	37.4	20.4	0.4
2004	676	30.5	22.2	0.7
2005	725	34.7	20.9	0.8
2006	774	37.5	20.6	1
2007	659	n/a	n/a	2.6
2008	688	33.9	20.3	2.4
2009	715	33.0	21.7	2.1
2010	656	30.0	21.8	3.2
2011	685	33.4	20.4	5
2012	672	32.0	21.0	5.4
2013	683	35.0	19.5	4.1
2014	637	31.0	20.5	4.1
2015	634	30.0	21.1	3.6
2016	652	32.0	20.3	3.7
2017	630	32.5	19.3	2.7
2018	640	34.0	18.8	5.9
2019	600	29.0	20.6	6
2020	624	29.0	21.5	7.4
2021	615	32.0	19.2	9.8
2022	683	42.1	16.1	8.1
2023	697	40.0	17.4	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Trace Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$236 (2.7%)	$8,456 (97.3%)	$8,692
2020	$132 (1.4%)	$9,043 (98.6%)	$9,175
2021	$126 (1.2%)	$10,050 (98.8%)	$10,176
2022	$229 (2.3%)	$9,727 (97.7%)	$9,956

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Trace Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	73.9	78.9	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carmel Clay Schools)	70.2	65.7	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	84.8	84.6	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)	81.4	80.8	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	69.8	66	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carmel Clay Schools)	69	66.5	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	86.5	75.3	11.2%
4th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)	80.9	76.2	4.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	73.8	66	7.8%
4th Grade Science (Carmel Clay Schools)	70.8	63.9	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	79.4	81.9	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carmel Clay Schools)	77.7	69.8	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	81.4	79.5	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)	82.1	74.6	7.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Trace Elementary School)	77.5	79.5	2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Carmel Clay Schools)	80.3	73.2	7.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	600	697	16.2%
African American	18	18
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	116	153	31.9%
Hispanic	17	44	158.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	410	458	11.7%
Two or More Races	38	20	47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6%	9.5%	3.5%

Schools Near Prairie Trace Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Trace Elementary School	Public	K-5	14200 N River Rd	Carmel	46033	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 571-7925	697	40	17.4	9.5%	458 (65.7%)	18 (2.6%)	44 (6.3%)	153 (22.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	97.9	7^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.3%		96.6	15^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.5%	8	82.2	80.5	79.1	80.6	87.3	80.5	75.2	81.2	82.9	$9,956	$229	$9,727
Cherry Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13989 Hazel Dell Parkway	Carmel	46033	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 846-3086	697	44	15.7	12.3%	588 (84.4%)	9 (1.3%)	43 (6.2%)	29 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.6%)	94	40^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.0%		93.9	38^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.3%	2	68.0	63.4	64.1	65.2	86.4	72.4	68.4	75.9	72.7	$10,390	$220	$10,170
New Britton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8660 E 131st St	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4130	624	40	15.7	26.8%	411 (65.9%)	25 (4.0%)	77 (12.3%)	69 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.3%)	88.6	86^th of 1010 public elementary schools	91.5%		86.2	109^th of 1016 public elementary schools	89.3%	23	66.7	61.9		64.3	77.2	61.9		69.5		$10,207	$289	$9,917
Harrison Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14135 Harrison Pky	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 915-4210	584	36	16.1	35.3%	340 (58.2%)	80 (13.7%)	89 (15.2%)	30 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.5%)	78.2	201^st of 1010 public elementary schools	80.1%		88.7	75^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.6%	126	51.2	47.9		49.6	67.5	65.3		66.4		$10,125	$716	$9,410
Noble Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5670 Noble Crossing Pky	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 773-2850	894	51	17.7	15.8%	725 (81.1%)	42 (4.7%)	41 (4.6%)	37 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.3%)	83	154^th of 1010 public elementary schools	84.8%		84.4	137^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.5%	17	48.2	67.6	57.3	57.9	67.4	62.8	58.0	62.7	49.7	$8,964	$469	$8,496
Cumberland Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	13535 Cumberland Rd	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 594-4170	520	35	14.8	30.0%	331 (63.7%)	66 (12.7%)	52 (10.0%)	28 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.9%)	81.4	168^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.4%		87	98^th of 1016 public elementary schools	90.4%	70	55.9	55.7		55.8	64.7	63.2		63.9		$10,070	$535	$9,535
Fishers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11442 Lantern Rd	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4160	443	31	14.2	26.4%	270 (60.9%)	56 (12.6%)	47 (10.6%)	33 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.4%)	73.3	258^th of 1010 public elementary schools	74.5%		74.8	232^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	77.2%	26	56.8	42.4		50.0	69.5	51.8		61.1		$9,799	$278	$9,521
Mohawk Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4242 E 126th St	Carmel	46033	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 844-1158	585	40	14.8	16.4%	466 (79.7%)	19 (3.2%)	54 (9.2%)	28 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.6%)	87.8	102^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	89.9%		86.6	103^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	89.9%	1	54.6	67.4	76.6	66.6	56.6	64.3	65.8	62.3	69.4	$10,396	$559	$9,837
Woodbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	4311 E 116th St	Carmel	46033	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 846-4225	595	40	14.9	13.3%	450 (75.6%)	39 (6.6%)	23 (3.9%)	45 (7.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.5%)	85.6	117^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.4%		88.2	82^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	91.9%	35	54.6	68.1	52.8	58.1	72.2	77.7	49.5	65.8	57.0	$11,534	$493	$11,040
Stony Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Greenfield Pike	Noblesville	46060	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 773-0582	579	39	15.0	24.4%	489 (84.5%)	25 (4.3%)	34 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.5%)	78.3	200^th of 1010 public elementary schools	80.2%		81.2	168^th of 1016 public elementary schools	83.5%	32	45.5	59.4	57.0	53.6	55.5	61.5	54.0	56.9	57.0	$10,195	$652	$9,543

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Trace Elementary School

How many students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Prairie Trace Elementary School.

Is Prairie Trace Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Prairie Trace Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Prairie Trace Elementary School in?

Carmel Clay Schools

What schools do graduates of Prairie Trace Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Prairie Trace Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay Middle School
High : Carmel High School

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Trace Elementary School?

Students at Prairie Trace Elementary School are 66% White, 22% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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