Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carey Ridge Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carey Ridge Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#77 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
77%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carey Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Carey Ridge Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Carey Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Carey Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Trace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Carey Ridge Elementary School?
613 students attend Carey Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carey Ridge Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carey Ridge Elementary School?
Carey Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carey Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Carey Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Carey Ridge Elementary School part of?
Carey Ridge Elementary School is part of Westfield-Washington Schools School District.
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