Towne Meadow Elementary School

Summary:

Towne Meadow Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Carmel, Indiana, serving 586 students in grades K-5. As part of the Carmel Clay Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 381 districts in the state, Towne Meadow consistently performs among the top elementary schools in Indiana.

Towne Meadow Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 69.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.72% proficient or better in Math, outpacing the district averages of 69.63% and 70.9% respectively. The school also maintains a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 64.33% White, 4.27% African American, 4.44% Hispanic, 20.82% Asian, and 5.8% two or more races. Despite this diversity, Towne Meadow continues to deliver outstanding results, suggesting the school effectively serves the needs of all its students. Additionally, the school has low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.5% to 7.7% over the past three years, which is lower than state and district averages.

Towne Meadow Elementary's performance is significantly higher than nearby schools in the MSD Washington Township district, such as Nora Elementary, Willow Lake Elementary, and Greenbriar Elementary, which have much lower proficiency rates and rankings. Towne Meadow's consistent high ranking, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, places it in the top 2% of elementary schools in Indiana, making it an exceptional choice for families in the Carmel area.

Detail:

Public K-5

10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 733-2645

District: Carmel Clay Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,676

Students who attend Towne Meadow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creekside Middle School
High:	Carmel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 586

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

Asian:

20.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Towne Meadow Elementary School ranks better than 96.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.54. (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 Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Asian (20.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Towne Meadow Elementary School is 16.6. 8 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Towne Meadow Elementary School employs 35.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Towne Meadow Elementary School is $10,676, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Towne Meadow 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 Towne Meadow Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	92.30	20^th	959	97.9%
2006	93.93	8^th	961	99.2%
2007	86.26	70^th	985	92.9%
2008	90.99	29^th	996	97.1%
2009	93.36	16^th	1003	98.4%
2010	90.35	25^th	1009	97.5%
2011	89.82	14^th	1025	98.6%
2012	91.02	7^th	1015	99.3%
2013	91.02	9^th	1035	99.1%
2014	89.35	15^th	1036	98.6%
2015	92.99	16^th	1040	98.5%
2016	92.82	17^th	1046	98.4%
2017	93.56	14^th	1033	98.6%
2018	94.13	11^th	1027	98.9%
2019	93.67	33^rd	1031	96.8%
2021	96.45	17^th	1016	98.3%
2022	97.13	10^th	1020	99.0%
2023	96.26	17^th	1016	98.3%
2024	94.54	34^th	1010	96.6%

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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 Towne Meadow Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	526	14	61	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
2002	668	24	89	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	791
2003	668	24	89	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	791
2004	616	28	71	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2005	665	26	79	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
2006	696	25	74	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
2007	574	22	53	7	1	n/a	n/a	27	684
2008	561	15	62	4	2	n/a	n/a	36	680
2009	600	18	72	5	1	n/a	n/a	44	740
2010	564	18	82	14	1	n/a	n/a	44	723
2011	543	18	76	18	0	2	45	0	702
2012	565	22	69	18	0	2	45	0	721
2013	535	26	79	18	1	0	50	0	709
2014	537	36	99	16	1	0	52	0	741
2015	518	31	91	10	1	2	44	0	697
2016	494	27	95	7	1	0	38	0	662
2017	463	27	105	14	1	0	45	0	655
2018	467	34	102	13	1	0	42	0	659
2019	431	32	124	17	0	0	41	0	645
2020	472	31	122	13	0	0	50	0	688
2021	474	30	116	14	0	0	56	0	690
2022	395	26	112	28	1	1	46	0	609
2023	377	25	122	26	1	1	34	0	586

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 Towne Meadow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	609	31.6	19.3	2.1
2002	791	37.5	21.1	1.4
2003	791	37.5	21.1	1.4
2004	725	35.5	20.4	1.5
2005	780	36.5	21.4	1.3
2006	803	37.5	21.4	1.2
2007	684	n/a	n/a	2.1
2008	680	33.8	20.1	2.8
2009	740	33.5	22.1	2.7
2010	723	32.0	22.5	4.6
2011	702	34.4	20.3	4.8
2012	721	36.0	20.0	4
2013	709	38.0	18.6	4.2
2014	741	37.0	20.0	4.7
2015	697	33.0	21.1	5.2
2016	662	32.0	20.6	4.8
2017	655	32.0	20.4	6.6
2018	659	33.0	19.9	6.1
2019	645	33.0	19.5	4.5
2020	688	36.2	19.0	5.8
2021	690	34.2	20.1	7.1
2022	609	39.1	15.5	7.7
2023	586	35.1	16.6	9.7

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 Towne Meadow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	609	31.6	19.3	2.1
2002	791	37.5	21.1	1.4
2003	791	37.5	21.1	1.4
2004	725	35.5	20.4	1.5
2005	780	36.5	21.4	1.3
2006	803	37.5	21.4	1.2
2007	684	n/a	n/a	2.1
2008	680	33.8	20.1	2.8
2009	740	33.5	22.1	2.7
2010	723	32.0	22.5	4.6
2011	702	34.4	20.3	4.8
2012	721	36.0	20.0	4
2013	709	38.0	18.6	4.2
2014	741	37.0	20.0	4.7
2015	697	33.0	21.1	5.2
2016	662	32.0	20.6	4.8
2017	655	32.0	20.4	6.6
2018	659	33.0	19.9	6.1
2019	645	33.0	19.5	4.5
2020	688	36.2	19.0	5.8
2021	690	34.2	20.1	7.1
2022	609	39.1	15.5	7.7
2023	586	35.1	16.6	9.7

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 Towne Meadow Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$207 (2.3%)	$8,838 (97.7%)	$9,045
2020	$220 (2.3%)	$9,169 (97.7%)	$9,389
2021	$259 (2.7%)	$9,510 (97.3%)	$9,769
2022	$385 (3.6%)	$10,291 (96.4%)	$10,676

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Towne Meadow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	68.8	61.2	7.6%
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 (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	83.5	80.6	2.9%
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 (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	70.8	72.1	1.3%
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 (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	85	83.7	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)	80.9	76.2	4.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	73.3	72.1	1.2%
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 (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	70.7	72.5	1.8%
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 (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	83.7	80.9	2.8%
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 (Towne Meadow Elementary School)	78.3	81.7	3.4%
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	645	586	9.1%
African American	32	25	21.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	124	122	1.6%
Hispanic	17	26	52.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	431	377	12.5%
Two or More Races	41	34	17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.5%	9.7%	5.2%

Schools Near Towne Meadow 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
Towne Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-5	10850 Towne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-2645	586	35	16.6	9.7%	377 (64.3%)	25 (4.3%)	26 (4.4%)	122 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.8%)	94.5	34^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.3	17^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.3%	17	74.4	61.8	72.7	69.2	80.2	71.6	76.1	75.7	75.0	$10,676	$385	$10,291
College Wood Elementary School	Public	K-5	12415 Shelborne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6430	644	36	17.8	4.8%	364 (56.5%)	22 (3.4%)	15 (2.3%)	222 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	98.2	5^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	3^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	99.7%	2	80.3	77.6	77.5	78.5	85.5	87.9	79.8	84.3	77.5	$10,252	$397	$9,856
West Clay Elementary School	Public	K-5	3495 W 126 St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6500	599	38	15.9	4.2%	328 (54.8%)	21 (3.5%)	11 (1.8%)	209 (34.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	98.3	4^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.6%		98	4^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.6%		80.0	74.3	82.4	79.0	90.5	82.3	83.2	85.1	80.8	$9,903	$216	$9,687
Clay Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12025 Clay Center Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6450	690	45	15.4	15.4%	502 (72.8%)	21 (3.0%)	36 (5.2%)	88 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	95.1	27^th of 1010 public elementary schools	97.3%		95	27^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.3%		63.7	69.2	72.0	68.1	78.2	76.9	76.6	77.3	72.0	$11,366	$290	$11,075
College Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	2811 Barnard Street	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 347-7400	435	29	14.9	74.9%	16 (3.7%)	252 (57.9%)	134 (30.8%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.1%)	15.4	865^th of 1010 public elementary schools	14.4%		13.8	875^th of 1016 public elementary schools	13.9%	10	29.6	18.4	11.1	20.5	34.6	14.5	3.2	18.6	7.9	$11,281	$1,498	$9,783
Greenbriar Elementary School	Public	K-5	8201 N Ditch Rd	Indianapolis	46260	Marion County	MSD Washington Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 259-5445	500	30	16.6	73.2%	92 (18.4%)	269 (53.8%)	83 (16.6%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)	30.4	727^th of 1010 public elementary schools	28.0%		22.5	798^th of 1016 public elementary schools	21.5%	71	20.5	25.3	32.1	26.1	37.2	26.5	36.9	33.5	26.5	$13,435	$1,714	$11,720
Smoky Row Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W 136th St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 571-4084	675	42	16.0	7.1%	474 (70.2%)	31 (4.6%)	22 (3.3%)	118 (17.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.9%)	96.1	16^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.4%		96.1	20^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.0%	4	58.8	83.3	69.0	71.8	81.4	84.1	76.0	80.9	77.0	$10,275	$247	$10,028
Spring Mill Elementary School	Public	K-5	8250 Springmill Rd	Indianapolis	46260	Marion County	MSD Washington Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 259-5462	507	35	14.6	71.0%	82 (16.2%)	277 (54.6%)	109 (21.5%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	46.6	562^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	44.4%		29.4	734^th of 1016 public elementary schools	27.8%	172	48.8	30.7	39.7	40.5	58.8	33.9	24.1	39.4	25.6	$13,148	$1,841	$11,307
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	350 N 6th St	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1234	377	31	12.2	8.2%	285 (75.6%)	16 (4.2%)	34 (9.0%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.6%)	85	128^th of 1010 public elementary schools	87.3%		96.8	10^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.0%	118	52.1	63.5		57.9	66.2	70.3		68.3		$9,435	$230	$9,205
Nora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 E 91st St	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	MSD Washington Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 844-5436	507	34	14.9	72.2%	110 (21.7%)	176 (34.7%)	165 (32.5%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (6.7%)	37.6	653^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	35.3%		29.1	738^th of 1016 public elementary schools	27.4%	85	31.4	20.0	33.3	27.8	46.5	30.5	28.7	34.4	43.7	$13,461	$2,176	$11,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Towne Meadow Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Towne Meadow Elementary School?

Students at Towne Meadow Elementary School are 64% White, 21% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Towne Meadow Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Towne Meadow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle School
High : Carmel High School

How many students attend Towne Meadow Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Towne Meadow Elementary School.

What district is Towne Meadow Elementary School in?

Carmel Clay Schools

Is Towne Meadow Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Towne Meadow Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 34^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

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