College Wood Elementary School

Serving 635 students in grades Kindergarten-5, College Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 1% in IN
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

College Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

College Wood Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 16, 2026
School Motto
Together We Achieve

School Rankings

College Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Wood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#4 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)
88%
39%
79%
41%
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is College Wood Elementary School's ranking?
College Wood Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are College Wood Elementary School often compared to?
College Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend College Wood Elementary School?
635 students attend College Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of College Wood Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Wood Elementary School?
College Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does College Wood Elementary School offer ?
College Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Wood Elementary School part of?
College Wood Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   2/2/2021
I have to say over the past 3 years being here it was fun. I loved the teachers. I'm kind of sad that this is my last year here it was a great time being here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ethan.O
5   10/14/2017
This has been the best school my child has been to! The teachers are super nice and friendly, and they take it one step at a time to make sure that your child understands the concept that they are learning. The teachers also provide excellent opportunities for children with disabilities. The teacher assigns about 30 minutes to one hour of homework. It's my child's favorite school in the history of the schools she's ever been to.
- Posted by Parent - Lee
2   3/17/2009
Our experience with College Wood has not been good. Because the classes are overcrowded, the teachers push the education home to parents by assigning tons of homework. Our 4th grader often has two hours of homework per day, which is totally unacceptable. A number of parnets who live in our neighborhood are considering moving to get away from this school because of the amount of homework assigned. If you can avoid this school I recommend that you do so.
- Posted by Parent - andyg

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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