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College Wood Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

College Wood Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Carmel, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. With consistently outstanding academic performance, the school has been ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in the state for over a decade, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

College Wood Elementary School's exceptional academic achievements are evident across all subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 78.99% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70.77% for the Carmel Clay Schools district. In Math, an impressive 86.39% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 73.64% average. The school's science and social studies scores also exceed the district and state averages, with 83.74% and 82.46% of students proficient or better, respectively.

College Wood Elementary School's exceptional performance extends beyond academics. The school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.7%, compared to 17.8% for other Carmel Clay elementary schools. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 5.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the surrounding schools in the district, which range from 7.89% to 13.93%. While socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's success, College Wood Elementary School's consistently high academic achievement and low absenteeism rates are a testament to the dedication of its staff and the support of the Carmel Clay Schools district.

616

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,086

Per pupil spending ?

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 733-6430

District: Carmel Clay Schools

Students who attend College Wood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creekside Middle School
High:	Carmel High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.3%

Asian:

38.8%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (83% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Carmel Clay Schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg73%

Indiana avg38%

5^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11Elementary Schools in the Carmel Clay Schools

3^rd of 380Carmel Clay Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	98.3	5 of 1005	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	98.2	5 of 1011	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	3 of 1016	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	6 of 1020	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	98.0	6 of 1016	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.4	5 of 1031	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	95.5	5 of 1027	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	95.9	3 of 1033	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	94.6	8 of 1046	99.2%	★★★★★
2015	94.3	11 of 1040	98.9%	★★★★★
2014	89.4	14 of 1036	98.6%	★★★★★
2013	87.3	40 of 1035	96.1%	★★★★★
2012	89.2	23 of 1015	97.7%	★★★★★
2011	89.3	18 of 1025	98.2%	★★★★★
2010	92.4	10 of 1009	99.0%	★★★★★
2009	94.5	10 of 1003	99.0%	★★★★★
2008	92.7	18 of 996	98.2%	★★★★★
2007	94.2	12 of 985	98.8%	★★★★★
2006	94.1	6 of 961	99.4%	★★★★★
2005	95.4	4 of 959	99.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math86%

Science84%

Social Studies82%+44 vs state

English Language Arts79%

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Schools Near College Wood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
College Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12415 Shelborne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6430	616	38	16.2	5.5%	310 (50.3%)	22 (3.6%)	26 (4.2%)	239 (38.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	98.3	5^th of 1005 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.2	5^th of 1011 public elementary schools	99.5%		72.3	78.1	86.0	79.0	84.2	86.2	88.6	86.4	83.7	83.7	82.5	$12,086	$483	$11,603
West Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3495 W 126 St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6500	580	39	14.9	4.3%	309 (53.3%)	16 (2.8%)	14 (2.4%)	206 (35.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.9%)	98.9	2^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	99.8%		98.3	4^th of 1011 public elementary schools	99.6%	2	82.0	85.3	80.7	82.7	90.0	92.7	81.6	88.0	92.7	92.7	78.1	$11,140	$155	$10,985
Towne Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10850 Towne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-2645	527	37	14.1	9.3%	336 (63.8%)	20 (3.8%)	30 (5.7%)	106 (20.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.3%)	95.5	21^st of 1005 public elementary schools	97.9%		94.5	34^th of 1011 public elementary schools	96.6%	13	75.6	74.4	60.6	69.7	83.3	83.3	66.4	77.1	78.9	78.9	71.2	$12,240	$191	$12,049
Clay Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12025 Clay Center Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6450	666	48	13.7	12.2%	483 (72.5%)	21 (3.2%)	45 (6.8%)	83 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	96.9	14^th of 1005 public elementary schools	98.6%		95.1	27^th of 1011 public elementary schools	97.3%	13	84.5	66.7	77.4	76.1	87.1	78.6	82.1	82.6	70.9	70.9	85.9	$12,242	$172	$12,070
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	350 N 6th St	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1234	359	27	13.1	9.2%	265 (73.8%)	18 (5.0%)	28 (7.8%)	25 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.8%)	92.2	52^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	94.8%		85	128^th of 1011 public elementary schools	87.3%	76	66.7	65.7		66.2	72.5	73.1		72.8	71.6	71.6		$12,822	$451	$12,371
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11750 E 300 S	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 733-4007	453	31	14.7	2.9%	353 (77.9%)	17 (3.8%)	23 (5.1%)	33 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	95.5	20^th of 1005 public elementary schools	98.0%		94.2	38^th of 1011 public elementary schools	96.2%	18	70.5	66.0		68.2	94.7	78.0		86.2	72.0	72.0		$11,849	$62	$11,787
Smoky Row Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W 136th St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 571-4084	692	47	14.7	7.7%	458 (66.2%)	38 (5.5%)	24 (3.5%)	147 (21.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	97.5	10^th of 1005 public elementary schools	99.0%		96.1	16^th of 1011 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	71.9	71.7	78.1	74.1	87.6	81.4	81.8	83.6	73.5	73.5	81.8	$11,406	$172	$11,234
College Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	2811 Barnard Street	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 347-7400	518	32	16.1	56.2%	9 (1.7%)	315 (60.8%)	152 (29.3%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.8%)	14.9	864^th of 1005 public elementary schools	14.0%		15.4	865^th of 1011 public elementary schools	14.4%	1	24.1	20.5	17.3	20.7	27.6	19.5	8.6	18.8	22.9	22.9	16.1	$12,831	$1,444	$11,386
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4700 S 975 E	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2376	797	58	13.7	4.8%	689 (86.4%)	9 (1.1%)	41 (5.1%)	31 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.3%)	99	1^st of 1005 public elementary schools	99.9%		98	6^th of 1011 public elementary schools	99.4%	5	82.8	81.8		82.3	93.8	91.6		92.6	85.7	85.7		$12,616	$478	$12,138
Shamrock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	747 W 161st St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-7400	656	38	17.2	10.2%	508 (77.4%)	30 (4.6%)	42 (6.4%)	48 (7.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	88.9	93^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	90.7%		88.1	93^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	90.8%		56.7	66.9		62.0	72.4	66.9		69.6	67.7	67.7		$12,422	$395	$12,027

Frequently Asked Questions about College Wood Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of College Wood Elementary School?

Students at College Wood Elementary School are 50% White, 39% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of College Wood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend College Wood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle School
High : Carmel High School

What district is College Wood Elementary School in?

Carmel Clay Schools

Is College Wood Elementary School a good school?

Yes! College Wood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools.

How many students attend College Wood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 616 students attended College Wood Elementary School.

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