Forest Dale Elementary School

10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Dale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Dale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Forest Dale Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Dale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Dale Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#135 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Dale Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forest Dale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Dale Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Dale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Dale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Dale Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Dale Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Dale Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Dale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Forest Dale Elementary School?
652 students attend Forest Dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Forest Dale Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Dale Elementary School?
Forest Dale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Dale Elementary School offer ?
Forest Dale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Dale Elementary School part of?
Forest Dale Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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