Carey Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Carey Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westfield, Indiana, serving 635 students in grades PK-4 and part of the highly-ranked Westfield-Washington Schools district. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Indiana, delivering strong academic performance, racial diversity, and low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Carey Ridge Elementary shines, with 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.58% proficient or better in Math on the ILEARN tests. The school's 3rd and 4th-grade ILEARN scores in both subjects outperform the state averages. This consistent academic excellence has earned Carey Ridge a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking as high as 46th out of 1,016 Indiana schools. The school's diverse student population, with 73.7% White, 7.09% African American, 11.5% Hispanic, and 3.46% Asian students, further sets it apart from nearby schools like Shamrock Springs Elementary (79.84% White) and Oak Trace Elementary (85.84% White).

Carey Ridge's strong performance extends beyond academics, with a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 6.6% to 8.8% over the past few years, lower than nearby schools like Washington Woods Elementary (12.7%) and Monon Trail Elementary (11.8%). Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.36% to 21.89%, compared to schools like Washington Woods Elementary (25.12%) and Monon Trail Elementary (28.85%). These factors suggest that Carey Ridge may be a highly desirable school choice for families in the Westfield-Washington area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

16231 Carey Rd
Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 867-6200

District: Westfield-Washington Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,827

Students who attend Carey Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westfield Intermediate School
	Westfield Middle School
High:	Westfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

11.5%

African American:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.96. (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 Carey Ridge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Westfield-Washington Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (73.7%), Hispanic (11.5%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carey Ridge Elementary School is 15.4, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Carey Ridge Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carey Ridge Elementary School is $11,827, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carey Ridge Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westfield-Washington Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield-Washington Schools 9^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carey Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	72.26	218^th	959	77.3%
2006	75.97	175^th	961	81.8%
2007	82.41	104^th	985	89.4%
2008	74.43	198^th	996	80.1%
2009	78.21	171^st	1003	83.0%
2010	79.99	138^th	1009	86.3%
2011	73.57	233^rd	1025	77.3%
2012	79.16	157^th	1015	84.5%
2013	71.77	270^th	1035	73.9%
2014	71.47	268^th	1036	74.1%
2015	75.85	204^th	1040	80.4%
2016	83.70	104^th	1046	90.1%
2017	78.76	175^th	1033	83.1%
2018	83.95	118^th	1027	88.5%
2019	81.83	148^th	1031	85.6%
2021	92.81	46^th	1016	95.5%
2022	89.77	73^rd	1020	92.8%
2023	90.26	66^th	1016	93.5%
2024	88.96	82^nd	1010	91.9%

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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 Carey Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	335	4	11	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
2000	383	7	14	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	426
2001	431	15	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2002	485	12	9	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2003	485	12	9	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2004	418	9	8	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2005	421	10	12	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2006	444	10	11	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
2007	447	9	15	64	0	n/a	n/a	18	553
2008	448	10	15	61	0	n/a	n/a	27	561
2009	490	11	16	54	0	n/a	n/a	28	599
2010	445	14	13	58	0	n/a	n/a	22	552
2011	408	13	20	64	2	0	25	0	532
2012	406	13	13	52	2	0	29	0	515
2013	391	18	24	52	3	0	25	0	513
2014	401	19	20	58	4	0	23	0	525
2015	424	19	17	64	3	0	20	0	547
2016	449	22	16	57	2	0	28	0	574
2017	476	28	14	54	3	0	19	0	594
2018	484	29	15	53	0	0	28	0	609
2019	478	29	17	65	0	0	21	0	610
2020	478	32	14	67	0	0	31	0	622
2021	455	36	14	57	0	0	28	0	590
2022	469	32	15	68	0	0	29	0	613
2023	468	45	22	73	0	0	27	0	635

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 Carey Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	357	23.8	15.0	16
2000	426	30.0	14.2	20.4
2001	480	30.7	15.6	16
2002	547	34.5	15.9	17
2003	547	34.5	15.9	17
2004	485	33.5	14.5	27.6
2005	508	31.5	16.1	23.8
2006	558	34.2	16.3	27.4
2007	553	n/a	n/a	21.7
2008	561	33.5	16.7	22.7
2009	599	34.5	17.4	20
2010	552	32.0	17.2	24.3
2011	532	26.3	20.1	25
2012	515	28.0	18.3	26.2
2013	513	25.0	20.5	23.4
2014	525	25.0	21.0	22.5
2015	547	23.0	23.7	22.7
2016	574	28.0	20.5	19.5
2017	594	30.0	19.8	16.5
2018	609	35.5	17.1	16.9
2019	610	35.2	17.3	17.9
2020	622	36.0	17.2	15.1
2021	590	36.0	16.3	17.6
2022	613	37.0	16.5	14.4
2023	635	41.0	15.4	21.9

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 Carey Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	357	23.8	15.0	16
2000	426	30.0	14.2	20.4
2001	480	30.7	15.6	16
2002	547	34.5	15.9	17
2003	547	34.5	15.9	17
2004	485	33.5	14.5	27.6
2005	508	31.5	16.1	23.8
2006	558	34.2	16.3	27.4
2007	553	n/a	n/a	21.7
2008	561	33.5	16.7	22.7
2009	599	34.5	17.4	20
2010	552	32.0	17.2	24.3
2011	532	26.3	20.1	25
2012	515	28.0	18.3	26.2
2013	513	25.0	20.5	23.4
2014	525	25.0	21.0	22.5
2015	547	23.0	23.7	22.7
2016	574	28.0	20.5	19.5
2017	594	30.0	19.8	16.5
2018	609	35.5	17.1	16.9
2019	610	35.2	17.3	17.9
2020	622	36.0	17.2	15.1
2021	590	36.0	16.3	17.6
2022	613	37.0	16.5	14.4
2023	635	41.0	15.4	21.9

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 Carey Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$434 (3.9%)	$10,774 (96.1%)	$11,208
2020	$744 (6.8%)	$10,155 (93.2%)	$10,900
2021	$451 (4.0%)	$10,897 (96.0%)	$11,348
2022	$522 (4.4%)	$11,305 (95.6%)	$11,827

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carey Ridge 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 148^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 66^th of 1016 Elementary schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carey Ridge Elementary School)	61.3	60.5	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westfield-Washington Schools)	68.8	61.5	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Carey Ridge Elementary School)	67.6	72.3	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Westfield-Washington Schools)	80	77.7	2.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carey Ridge Elementary School)	58.9	68.1	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield-Washington Schools)	66.1	62.9	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Carey Ridge Elementary School)	75	68.8	6.2%
4th Grade Math (Westfield-Washington Schools)	78.1	68.2	9.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Carey Ridge Elementary School)	67.9	63.8	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Westfield-Washington Schools)	73.9	60.6	13.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	610	635	4.1%
African American	29	45	55.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	17	22	29.4%
Hispanic	65	73	12.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	478	468	2.1%
Two or More Races	21	27	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.9%	21.9%	4%

Schools Near Carey Ridge 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
Carey Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	16231 Carey Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-6200	635	41	15.4	21.9%	468 (73.7%)	45 (7.1%)	73 (11.5%)	22 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	89	82^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	91.9%		90.3	66^th of 1016 public elementary schools	93.5%	16	57.0	63.1		60.0	70.4	76.9		73.6		$11,827	$522	$11,305
Washington Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17950 Grassy Branch Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 867-7900	621	35	17.7	25.1%	435 (70.0%)	21 (3.4%)	86 (13.8%)	24 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.9%)	87.8	101^st of 1010 public elementary schools	90.0%		84.8	129^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.3%	28	62.8	61.4		62.1	71.0	66.2		68.6		$10,838	$428	$10,410
Hazel Dell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3025 Westfield Rd	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 773-2914	647	42	15.5	17.0%	552 (85.3%)	9 (1.4%)	54 (8.3%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	92.2	55^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.5	80^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.1%	25	69.5	64.7	70.7	68.2	81.1	70.7	55.2	68.2	73.3	$9,832	$452	$9,380
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
Oak Trace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	16504 Oak Ridge Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-6400	586	31	18.9	9.0%	503 (85.8%)	13 (2.2%)	18 (3.1%)	21 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	97.8	8^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.6	7^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	79.0	74.1		76.3	93.9	83.7		88.4		$14,167	$314	$13,852
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
Carmel Elementary School	Public	K-5	101 S Richland Ave	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 844-0168	624	42	14.7	22.1%	463 (74.2%)	31 (5.0%)	34 (5.4%)	54 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.6%)	84	139^th of 1010 public elementary schools	86.2%		87.2	95^th of 1016 public elementary schools	90.6%	44	46.6	65.6	49.0	54.1	69.8	73.8	60.0	68.3	54.0	$11,145	$734	$10,411
Monon Trail Elementary School	Public	K-4	19400 Tomlinson Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 867-8600	572	33	17.3	28.8%	392 (68.5%)	39 (6.8%)	79 (13.8%)	20 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	90.2	68^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.3%		80.9	176^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.7%	108	69.7	58.0		63.4	89.3	65.7		76.5		$11,054	$521	$10,534
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Carey Ridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Carey Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Carey Ridge Elementary School are 74% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Carey Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Carey Ridge Elementary School in?

Westfield-Washington Schools

How many students attend Carey Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Carey Ridge Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Carey Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carey Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westfield Intermediate School
Middle : Westfield Middle School
High : Westfield High School

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