Prairie Trace Elementary School serves 683 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Prairie Trace 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 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Trace 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
Prairie Trace Elementary School's student population of 683 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
683 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Prairie Trace 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 Prairie Trace Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#33 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
3%

Hispanic
7%
14%

Black
2%
13%

White
67%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Prairie Trace Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Trace Elementary School is ranked #33 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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School?
683 students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prairie Trace Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Trace Elementary School?
Prairie Trace Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Trace Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Trace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie Trace Elementary School part of?
Prairie Trace Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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