Carey Ridge Elementary School serves 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Carey Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Carey Ridge Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
590 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Carey Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#70 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
10%
13%

Black
6%
13%

White
77%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #70 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Carey Ridge Elementary School?
590 students attend Carey Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carey Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carey Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Carey Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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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