West Clay Elementary School

Summary:

West Clay Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Carmel, Indiana, serving 599 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Carmel Clay Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating.

West Clay Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Indiana, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79.01% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 69.63% for the Carmel Clay Schools district. In math, 85.13% of students were proficient or better, compared to 70.9% for the district. This level of achievement is significantly higher than nearby schools like Smoky Row Elementary, Towne Meadow Elementary, and Clay Center Elementary. The school also has a very low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 6.5% over the past three years, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population.

One unique aspect of West Clay Elementary is its diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (34.89%) that is much higher than the district and state averages. This diversity, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance and low absenteeism rates, may have broader implications for the Carmel community, potentially attracting families and businesses to the area and influencing the overall educational landscape of the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 733-6500

District: Carmel Clay Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,903

Students who attend West Clay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creekside Middle School
High:	Carmel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 599

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Asian:

34.9%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Clay Elementary School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.29. (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 (54.8%), Asian (34.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carmel Clay Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School is 15.9. 6 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Clay Elementary School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Clay Elementary School is $9,903, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Clay 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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2008	93.19	15^th	996	98.5%
2009	94.52	9^th	1003	99.1%
2010	88.54	40^th	1009	96.0%
2011	88.82	23^rd	1025	97.8%
2012	87.83	36^th	1015	96.5%
2013	89.14	18^th	1035	98.3%
2014	87.89	28^th	1036	97.3%
2015	95.09	6^th	1040	99.4%
2016	94.71	7^th	1046	99.3%
2017	96.05	2^nd	1033	99.8%
2018	95.84	3^rd	1027	99.7%
2019	95.73	12^th	1031	98.8%
2021	98.90	2^nd	1016	99.8%
2022	98.41	3^rd	1020	99.7%
2023	97.98	4^th	1016	99.6%
2024	98.29	4^th	1010	99.6%

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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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	519	7	76	6	5	n/a	n/a	25	638
2008	588	16	88	6	2	n/a	n/a	34	734
2009	554	29	79	14	0	n/a	n/a	35	711
2010	583	28	82	12	0	n/a	n/a	47	752
2011	591	22	93	14	2	2	52	0	776
2012	541	20	107	12	1	4	48	0	733
2013	544	18	97	13	0	3	46	0	721
2014	519	20	118	15	0	2	48	0	722
2015	498	16	137	10	0	2	49	0	712
2016	493	18	155	9	0	0	57	0	732
2017	493	18	172	10	0	0	60	0	753
2018	487	21	185	14	0	0	59	0	766
2019	502	26	185	20	0	0	55	0	788
2020	516	20	208	20	1	0	56	0	821
2021	489	20	238	18	3	0	59	0	827
2022	358	15	226	12	2	0	27	0	640
2023	328	21	209	11	2	0	28	0	599

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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	638	n/a	n/a	2.1
2008	734	37.9	19.4	2.3
2009	711	33.7	21.1	3.4
2010	752	34.2	21.9	2.3
2011	776	38.0	20.3	2.2
2012	733	35.0	20.9	1.6
2013	721	37.0	19.4	1.5
2014	722	36.0	20.0	2.8
2015	712	32.0	22.2	1.7
2016	732	33.0	22.1	2.6
2017	753	34.0	22.1	2.9
2018	766	37.0	20.7	3.3
2019	788	36.0	21.8	3.6
2020	821	37.0	22.1	2.1
2021	827	39.1	21.1	2.2
2022	640	37.0	17.2	2.2
2023	599	37.5	15.9	4.2

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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	638	n/a	n/a	2.1
2008	734	37.9	19.4	2.3
2009	711	33.7	21.1	3.4
2010	752	34.2	21.9	2.3
2011	776	38.0	20.3	2.2
2012	733	35.0	20.9	1.6
2013	721	37.0	19.4	1.5
2014	722	36.0	20.0	2.8
2015	712	32.0	22.2	1.7
2016	732	33.0	22.1	2.6
2017	753	34.0	22.1	2.9
2018	766	37.0	20.7	3.3
2019	788	36.0	21.8	3.6
2020	821	37.0	22.1	2.1
2021	827	39.1	21.1	2.2
2022	640	37.0	17.2	2.2
2023	599	37.5	15.9	4.2

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 West Clay Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$110 (1.5%)	$7,345 (98.5%)	$7,455
2020	$107 (1.3%)	$7,860 (98.7%)	$7,967
2021	$126 (1.5%)	$8,294 (98.5%)	$8,420
2022	$216 (2.2%)	$9,687 (97.8%)	$9,903

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Clay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)	77.3	73.4	3.9%
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 (West Clay Elementary School)	84.8	86.2	1.4%
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 (West Clay Elementary School)	72.1	81.2	9.1%
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 (West Clay Elementary School)	82.4	86.9	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)	80.9	76.2	4.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Clay Elementary School)	73.5	73	0.6%
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 (West Clay Elementary School)	82.9	79.2	3.7%
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 (West Clay Elementary School)	86.3	88.5	2.2%
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 (West Clay Elementary School)	88.4	76	12.4%
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	788	599	24%
African American	26	21	19.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	185	209	13%
Hispanic	20	11	45%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	502	328	34.7%
Two or More Races	55	28	49.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%

Schools Near West Clay 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
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
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
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
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
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
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11750 E 300 S	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 733-4007	529	35	15.2	3.0%	432 (81.7%)	12 (2.3%)	24 (4.5%)	34 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	94.2	38^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.2%		91	59^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	62.8	69.1		65.6	81.4	81.0		81.2		$8,540	$43	$8,497
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
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
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4700 S 975 E	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2376	817	54	15.0	4.5%	704 (86.2%)	7 (0.9%)	36 (4.4%)	39 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	98	6^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.4%		96.7	12^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	78.9	80.6		79.8	93.9	81.8		87.5		$9,285	$79	$9,206
Shamrock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	747 W 161st St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-7400	615	38	16.1	10.4%	491 (79.8%)	22 (3.6%)	34 (5.5%)	43 (7.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	88.1	93^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.4	93^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	90.8%		62.0	60.8		61.5	70.8	68.8		69.9		$10,107	$317	$9,790

Frequently Asked Questions about West Clay Elementary School

How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended West Clay Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of West Clay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Clay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle School
High : Carmel High School

What district is West Clay Elementary School in?

Carmel Clay Schools

What is the racial makeup of West Clay Elementary School?

Students at West Clay Elementary School are 55% White, 35% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is West Clay Elementary School a good school?

Yes! West Clay Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

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