Prairie Trace Elementary School

Public K-5

 14200 N River Rd
       Carmel, IN  46033


(317) 571-7925

District: Carmel Clay Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,956 Help


Students who attend Prairie Trace Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clay Middle School
High:    Carmel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Asian:
22.0%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.5% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Prairie Trace Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Carmel Clay Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Asian (22%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Trace Elementary School is 17.4. 9 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Prairie Trace Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Trace Elementary School is $9,956. 9 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Trace Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carmel Clay Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Clay Schools 6th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 95.66 2nd 959 99.8%
2006 94.05 7th 961 99.3%
2007 94.94 7th 985 99.3%
2008 95.04 2nd 996 99.8%
2009 94.24 12th 1003 98.8%
2010 89.88 29th 1009 97.1%
2011 89.77 15th 1025 98.5%
2012 90.13 13th 1015 98.7%
2013 88.85 23rd 1035 97.8%
2014 87.45 33rd 1036 96.8%
2015 94.34 10th 1040 99.0%
2016 92.25 20th 1046 98.1%
2017 94.72 10th 1033 99.0%
2018 92.16 29th 1027 97.2%
2019 94.82 17th 1031 98.4%
2021 96.19 19th 1016 98.1%
2022 97.15 9th 1020 99.1%
2023 96.60 15th 1016 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 415 3 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 520 9 40 5 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2001 498 14 48 6 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2002 639 19 97 9 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 639 19 97 9 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 560 15 94 7 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2005 598 18 96 13 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2006 630 15 116 12 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2007 485 7 114 16 1 n/a n/a 36 659
2008 504 5 129 19 0 n/a n/a 31 688
2009 515 13 130 21 0 n/a n/a 36 715
2010 471 13 121 20 0 n/a n/a 31 656
2011 493 10 126 22 0 3 31 0 685
2012 485 13 130 16 2 2 24 0 672
2013 489 18 126 17 2 2 29 0 683
2014 439 15 131 18 2 1 31 0 637
2015 430 20 138 16 2 1 27 0 634
2016 448 20 135 20 0 1 28 0 652
2017 433 14 127 22 1 0 33 0 630
2018 446 16 118 20 1 0 39 0 640
2019 410 18 116 17 1 0 38 0 600
2020 427 20 121 17 1 0 38 0 624
2021 416 14 123 18 3 0 41 0 615
2022 457 16 130 49 3 0 28 0 683
2023 458 18 153 44 4 0 20 0 697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 441 25.5 17.3 0
2000 575 31.0 18.5 0.5
2001 567 30.7 18.5 0.7
2002 764 37.4 20.4 0.4
2003 764 37.4 20.4 0.4
2004 676 30.5 22.2 0.7
2005 725 34.7 20.9 0.8
2006 774 37.5 20.6 1
2007 659 n/a n/a 2.6
2008 688 33.9 20.3 2.4
2009 715 33.0 21.7 2.1
2010 656 30.0 21.8 3.2
2011 685 33.4 20.4 5
2012 672 32.0 21.0 5.4
2013 683 35.0 19.5 4.1
2014 637 31.0 20.5 4.1
2015 634 30.0 21.1 3.6
2016 652 32.0 20.3 3.7
2017 630 32.5 19.3 2.7
2018 640 34.0 18.8 5.9
2019 600 29.0 20.6 6
2020 624 29.0 21.5 7.4
2021 615 32.0 19.2 9.8
2022 683 42.1 16.1 8.1
2023 697 40.0 17.4 9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 441 25.5 17.3 0
2000 575 31.0 18.5 0.5
2001 567 30.7 18.5 0.7
2002 764 37.4 20.4 0.4
2003 764 37.4 20.4 0.4
2004 676 30.5 22.2 0.7
2005 725 34.7 20.9 0.8
2006 774 37.5 20.6 1
2007 659 n/a n/a 2.6
2008 688 33.9 20.3 2.4
2009 715 33.0 21.7 2.1
2010 656 30.0 21.8 3.2
2011 685 33.4 20.4 5
2012 672 32.0 21.0 5.4
2013 683 35.0 19.5 4.1
2014 637 31.0 20.5 4.1
2015 634 30.0 21.1 3.6
2016 652 32.0 20.3 3.7
2017 630 32.5 19.3 2.7
2018 640 34.0 18.8 5.9
2019 600 29.0 20.6 6
2020 624 29.0 21.5 7.4
2021 615 32.0 19.2 9.8
2022 683 42.1 16.1 8.1
2023 697 40.0 17.4 9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Trace Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $236 (2.7%) $8,456 (97.3%) $8,692
2020 $132 (1.4%) $9,043 (98.6%) $9,175
2021 $126 (1.2%) $10,050 (98.8%) $10,176
2022 $229 (2.3%) $9,727 (97.7%) $9,956

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trace Elementary School)73.978.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carmel Clay Schools)70.265.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Trace Elementary School)84.884.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)81.480.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trace Elementary School)69.866
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carmel Clay Schools)6966.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Trace Elementary School)86.575.3
 11.2%
   4th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)80.976.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Trace Elementary School)73.866
 7.8%
   4th Grade Science (Carmel Clay Schools)70.863.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Trace Elementary School)79.481.9
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Carmel Clay Schools)77.769.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Trace Elementary School)81.479.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)82.174.6
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Trace Elementary School)77.579.5
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Carmel Clay Schools)80.373.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students600697
 16.2%
African American1818
American Indian14
 300%
Asian116153
 31.9%
Hispanic1744
 158.8%
Pacific Islander00
White410458
 11.7%
Two or More Races3820
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%9.5%
 3.5%


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Students who attend Prairie Trace Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay Middle School
High : Carmel High School

Students at Prairie Trace Elementary School are 66% White, 22% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Yes! Prairie Trace Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Prairie Trace Elementary School.


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