Monon Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Monon Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westfield, Indiana, serving 572 students in grades K-4 and part of the highly-ranked Westfield-Washington Schools district. The school consistently performs above state and district averages on standardized tests, ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools, but lags behind the top-performing schools in the neighboring Carmel Clay district.

Monon Trail Elementary boasts strong academic performance, with 63.4% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.95% for the Westfield-Washington district and 38.6% statewide. In math, 76.52% of 3rd-graders were proficient or better, outpacing the district's 65.98% and the state's 52.4%. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 31.47% of students identifying as non-white. However, Monon Trail's slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 11.8% and student-teacher ratio of 17.3 are areas that could be improved.

While Monon Trail Elementary's performance is generally on par with or exceeds nearby schools in the Westfield-Washington district, such as Carey Ridge Elementary and Shamrock Springs Elementary, it lags behind the top-performing schools in the Carmel Clay district, like Smoky Row Elementary and Oak Trace Elementary, particularly in the upper grades.

Detail:

Public K-4

19400 Tomlinson Rd
Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 867-8600

District: Westfield-Washington Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,054

Students who attend Monon Trail Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 572

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monon Trail Elementary School ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.22. (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 (68.5%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Westfield-Washington Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monon Trail Elementary School is 17.3. 3 elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Monon Trail Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monon Trail Elementary School is $11,054, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Monon Trail 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 Monon Trail Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2011	76.78	192^nd	1025	81.3%
2012	85.54	61^st	1015	94.0%
2013	76.93	187^th	1035	81.9%
2014	73.07	235^th	1036	77.3%
2015	78.17	169^th	1040	83.8%
2016	70.82	292^nd	1046	72.1%
2017	59.38	475^th	1033	54.0%
2018	76.13	213^th	1027	79.3%
2019	88.01	82^nd	1031	92.0%
2021	73.18	257^th	1016	74.7%
2022	77.92	197^th	1020	80.7%
2023	80.87	176^th	1016	82.7%
2024	90.22	68^th	1010	93.3%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, May 7, 2017

My child has had several issues at this elementary school... from the bus to the classroom. Several other elementary schools in Westfield are far better than this one. We love Westfield schools, just unhappy with this one. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 26, 2011

Monon Trail is the newest elementary school in Westfield. For the most part the class sizes are small (except one grade level) as they need to grow into the building. The teachers are wonderful. They care about the kids and make learning fun. My children are excited about school. The entire staff (custodian, office staff, assistants, kitchen staff and even the support programs) care about the students and work with families when issues arise. We have had our kids in three different elementary schools in Westfield (and all Westfield schools are outstanding) but Monon Trail is the best for our kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Monon Trail Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	149	0	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	7	179
2011	159	1	9	19	0	0	7	0	195
2012	163	1	5	35	0	0	3	0	207
2013	164	2	6	43	0	0	3	0	218
2014	164	8	11	58	1	0	6	0	248
2015	201	10	12	60	1	0	10	0	294
2016	242	25	10	52	1	0	16	0	346
2017	289	38	10	62	1	0	26	0	426
2018	339	30	14	70	1	1	20	0	475
2019	366	34	15	66	1	1	24	0	507
2020	396	37	13	76	1	0	24	0	547
2021	363	41	12	55	2	0	40	0	513
2022	369	42	15	64	1	0	35	0	526
2023	392	39	20	79	1	0	41	0	572

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 Monon Trail Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	179	14.5	12.3	40.1
2011	195	12.1	16.0	35.4
2012	207	12.5	16.5	47.8
2013	218	14.0	15.5	38.5
2014	248	13.5	18.3	41.5
2015	294	15.0	19.6	39.5
2016	346	18.0	19.2	35.3
2017	426	23.0	18.5	38
2018	475	28.0	16.9	33.5
2019	507	28.0	18.1	33.7
2020	547	33.0	16.5	32.4
2021	513	33.0	15.5	25.5
2022	526	37.0	14.2	26
2023	572	33.0	17.3	28.8

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 Monon Trail Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	179	14.5	12.3	40.1
2011	195	12.1	16.0	35.4
2012	207	12.5	16.5	47.8
2013	218	14.0	15.5	38.5
2014	248	13.5	18.3	41.5
2015	294	15.0	19.6	39.5
2016	346	18.0	19.2	35.3
2017	426	23.0	18.5	38
2018	475	28.0	16.9	33.5
2019	507	28.0	18.1	33.7
2020	547	33.0	16.5	32.4
2021	513	33.0	15.5	25.5
2022	526	37.0	14.2	26
2023	572	33.0	17.3	28.8

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 Monon Trail Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$678 (6.3%)	$10,007 (93.7%)	$10,685
2020	$460 (4.5%)	$9,838 (95.5%)	$10,299
2021	$482 (4.4%)	$10,504 (95.6%)	$10,986
2022	$520 (4.7%)	$10,534 (95.3%)	$11,054

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monon Trail Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 1016 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monon Trail Elementary School)	67	56.9	10.1%
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 (Monon Trail Elementary School)	76.7	75.6	1.1%
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 (Monon Trail Elementary School)	63.3	51	12.3%
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 (Monon Trail Elementary School)	78.5	61.5	17%
4th Grade Math (Westfield-Washington Schools)	78.1	68.2	9.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Monon Trail Elementary School)	69.6	44.8	24.8%
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	507	572	12.8%
African American	34	39	14.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	15	20	33.3%
Hispanic	66	79	19.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	366	392	7.1%
Two or More Races	24	41	70.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.7%	28.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Monon Trail 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hinkle Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	595 S Harbour Dr	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 776-0840	927	66	14.1	18.8%	809 (87.3%)	20 (2.2%)	48 (5.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.2%)	86.7	106^th of 1010 public elementary schools	89.5%		80.4	180^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.3%	74	56.7	60.6	61.3	59.6	63.1	68.8	61.3	64.6	59.2	$9,898	$432	$9,466
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Monon Trail Elementary School

Is Monon Trail Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Monon Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 6.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Monon Trail Elementary School in?

Westfield-Washington Schools

How many students attend Monon Trail Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 572 students attended Monon Trail Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Monon Trail Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Monon Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Monon Trail Elementary School?

Students at Monon Trail Elementary School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian.

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