Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Clay 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 87% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 47% 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: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: West Clay Elementary School serves the west part of Carmel, IN, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Clay 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
West Clay Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
Campus Size
166 acres
Average Class Size
640 students
School Rankings
West Clay 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 West Clay Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
36%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-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 West Clay Elementary School's ranking?
West Clay Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Clay Elementary School often compared to?
West Clay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Wood Elementary School, Towne Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?
580 students attend West Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Clay Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Clay Elementary School?
West Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Clay Elementary School offer ?
West Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Clay Elementary School part of?
West Clay Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools.
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