Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Dale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Dale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Dale Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Dale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Dale Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Dale Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Dale Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Dale Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Dale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Forest Dale Elementary School?
644 students attend Forest Dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Dale Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Forest Dale Elementary School offer ?
Forest Dale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Dale Elementary School part of?
Forest Dale Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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