Oak Trace Elementary School

Summary:

Oak Trace Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Westfield, Indiana, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 586. The school is part of the Westfield-Washington Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Trace Elementary consistently ranks among the top 1% of Indiana elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that far exceeds the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 76.31% of Oak Trace students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.95% for the district and 38.6% for the state in 3rd grade. In math, 88.35% of Oak Trace students were proficient or better, compared to 65.98% for the district and 52.4% for the state in 3rd grade. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 14.16% of students identifying as non-white, which is lower than nearby schools like Monon Trail Elementary (31.47% non-white) and Carey Ridge Elementary (26.3% non-white).

Additionally, Oak Trace Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 9.04% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Monon Trail Elementary (28.85%) and Carey Ridge Elementary (21.89%). The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.5%, which is lower than the rates of nearby schools like Washington Woods Elementary (12.7%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 867-6400

District: Westfield-Washington Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,167

Students who attend Oak Trace Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 586

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Asian:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Trace Elementary School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.77. (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 (85.8%), two or more races (4.8%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Westfield-Washington Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Trace Elementary School is 18.9, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Oak Trace Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Trace Elementary School is $14,167, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Trace 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 Oak Trace Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	53.25	505^th	959	47.3%
2006	79.65	142^nd	961	85.2%
2007	94.83	8^th	985	99.2%
2008	86.94	62^nd	996	93.8%
2009	84.44	87^th	1003	91.3%
2010	93.99	2^nd	1009	99.8%
2011	89.10	20^th	1025	98.0%
2012	90.92	8^th	1015	99.2%
2013	88.02	33^rd	1035	96.8%
2014	91.78	4^th	1036	99.6%
2015	95.48	4^th	1040	99.6%
2016	96.18	1^st	1046	99.9%
2017	94.69	11^th	1033	98.9%
2018	95.18	7^th	1027	99.3%
2019	96.37	6^th	1031	99.4%
2021	98.24	5^th	1016	99.5%
2022	97.00	12^th	1020	98.8%
2023	97.57	7^th	1016	99.3%
2024	97.77	8^th	1010	99.2%

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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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by a parent
Monday, July 22, 2024

This school and teachers are exceptionally good and kind. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oak Trace Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	228	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2002	384	7	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2003	384	7	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2004	469	6	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
2005	536	9	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2006	574	12	7	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	606
2007	388	7	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	14	423
2008	418	10	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	22	463
2009	435	8	5	9	3	n/a	n/a	26	486
2010	461	13	9	12	0	n/a	n/a	29	524
2011	444	15	11	10	0	0	29	0	509
2012	475	16	14	8	0	0	30	0	543
2013	481	8	11	9	0	0	28	0	537
2014	563	13	11	9	0	0	34	0	630
2015	514	12	15	8	0	0	30	0	579
2016	523	11	12	11	1	0	32	0	590
2017	554	15	12	9	2	0	35	0	627
2018	533	13	13	11	2	0	32	0	604
2019	515	16	11	13	1	0	31	0	587
2020	517	16	12	13	1	0	34	0	593
2021	462	16	12	14	1	0	29	0	534
2022	437	11	11	15	1	0	27	0	502
2023	503	13	21	18	3	0	28	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 Oak Trace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	238	21.1	11.3	4.2
2002	401	27.0	14.9	5
2003	401	27.0	14.9	5
2004	487	30.0	16.2	6.6
2005	559	32.0	17.5	6.8
2006	606	33.5	18.1	6.8
2007	423	n/a	n/a	4.6
2008	463	28.0	16.5	6.3
2009	486	31.0	15.7	4.6
2010	524	30.0	17.4	6.7
2011	509	24.8	20.4	7.3
2012	543	27.0	20.1	5.9
2013	537	28.0	19.1	5
2014	630	31.0	20.3	4.3
2015	579	26.0	22.2	2.2
2016	590	27.0	21.8	3.4
2017	627	30.0	20.9	2.9
2018	604	31.0	19.4	3.3
2019	587	32.5	18.0	5.6
2020	593	31.5	18.8	5.6
2021	534	32.0	16.6	7.5
2022	502	30.5	16.4	6.8
2023	586	31.0	18.9	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 Oak Trace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	238	21.1	11.3	4.2
2002	401	27.0	14.9	5
2003	401	27.0	14.9	5
2004	487	30.0	16.2	6.6
2005	559	32.0	17.5	6.8
2006	606	33.5	18.1	6.8
2007	423	n/a	n/a	4.6
2008	463	28.0	16.5	6.3
2009	486	31.0	15.7	4.6
2010	524	30.0	17.4	6.7
2011	509	24.8	20.4	7.3
2012	543	27.0	20.1	5.9
2013	537	28.0	19.1	5
2014	630	31.0	20.3	4.3
2015	579	26.0	22.2	2.2
2016	590	27.0	21.8	3.4
2017	627	30.0	20.9	2.9
2018	604	31.0	19.4	3.3
2019	587	32.5	18.0	5.6
2020	593	31.5	18.8	5.6
2021	534	32.0	16.6	7.5
2022	502	30.5	16.4	6.8
2023	586	31.0	18.9	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 Oak Trace Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$346 (3.3%)	$10,193 (96.7%)	$10,539
2020	$323 (2.9%)	$10,841 (97.1%)	$11,164
2021	$236 (1.8%)	$12,874 (98.2%)	$13,110
2022	$314 (2.2%)	$13,852 (97.8%)	$14,166

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Trace Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 7^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Trace Elementary School)	76.5	75	1.5%
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 (Oak Trace Elementary School)	92.2	91.9	0.3%
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 (Oak Trace Elementary School)	75.6	77.5	1.9%
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 (Oak Trace Elementary School)	83.2	79.3	3.9%
4th Grade Math (Westfield-Washington Schools)	78.1	68.2	9.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Oak Trace Elementary School)	89.1	80.2	8.9%
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	587	586	0.2%
African American	16	13	18.8%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	11	21	90.9%
Hispanic	13	18	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	515	503	2.3%
Two or More Races	31	28	9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.6%	9%	3.4%

Schools Near Oak 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
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
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
Maple Glen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	17171 Ditch Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 896-4700	562	35	16.0	12.1%	444 (79.0%)	23 (4.1%)	37 (6.6%)	28 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	91.1	62^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	93.9%		88	85^th of 1016 public elementary schools	91.6%	23	60.9	70.9		65.9	72.2	73.1		72.7		$10,450	$175	$10,275
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Trace Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Oak Trace Elementary School?

Students at Oak Trace Elementary School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Oak Trace Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Oak Trace Elementary School.

What district is Oak Trace Elementary School in?

Westfield-Washington Schools

What schools do graduates of Oak Trace Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Oak Trace Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Oak Trace Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

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