Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Trace Elementary School serves the eastern part of Carmel, IN, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Trace Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Prairie Trace 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 Prairie Trace Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #11 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School?
715 students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Prairie Trace Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Trace Elementary School?
Prairie Trace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Trace Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Trace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Trace Elementary School part of?
Prairie Trace Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools.
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