West Clay Elementary School

Summary:

West Clay Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Carmel, Indiana, serving 599 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Carmel Clay Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating.

West Clay Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Indiana, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79.01% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 69.63% for the Carmel Clay Schools district. In math, 85.13% of students were proficient or better, compared to 70.9% for the district. This level of achievement is significantly higher than nearby schools like Smoky Row Elementary, Towne Meadow Elementary, and Clay Center Elementary. The school also has a very low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 6.5% over the past three years, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population.

One unique aspect of West Clay Elementary is its diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (34.89%) that is much higher than the district and state averages. This diversity, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance and low absenteeism rates, may have broader implications for the Carmel community, potentially attracting families and businesses to the area and influencing the overall educational landscape of the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3495 W 126 St
       Carmel, IN  46032


(317) 733-6500

District: Carmel Clay Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,903 Help


Students who attend West Clay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Creekside Middle School
High:    Carmel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.8%
Asian:
34.9%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Clay Elementary School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Asian (34.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carmel Clay Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School is 15.9. 6 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare West Clay Elementary School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Clay Elementary School is $9,903, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Carmel Clay Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Clay Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carmel Clay Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Clay Schools 6th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Clay Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 93.19 15th 996 98.5%
2009 94.52 9th 1003 99.1%
2010 88.54 40th 1009 96.0%
2011 88.82 23rd 1025 97.8%
2012 87.83 36th 1015 96.5%
2013 89.14 18th 1035 98.3%
2014 87.89 28th 1036 97.3%
2015 95.09 6th 1040 99.4%
2016 94.71 7th 1046 99.3%
2017 96.05 2nd 1033 99.8%
2018 95.84 3rd 1027 99.7%
2019 95.73 12th 1031 98.8%
2021 98.90 2nd 1016 99.8%
2022 98.41 3rd 1020 99.7%
2023 97.98 4th 1016 99.6%
2024 98.29 4th 1010 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Clay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 519 7 76 6 5 n/a n/a 25 638
2008 588 16 88 6 2 n/a n/a 34 734
2009 554 29 79 14 0 n/a n/a 35 711
2010 583 28 82 12 0 n/a n/a 47 752
2011 591 22 93 14 2 2 52 0 776
2012 541 20 107 12 1 4 48 0 733
2013 544 18 97 13 0 3 46 0 721
2014 519 20 118 15 0 2 48 0 722
2015 498 16 137 10 0 2 49 0 712
2016 493 18 155 9 0 0 57 0 732
2017 493 18 172 10 0 0 60 0 753
2018 487 21 185 14 0 0 59 0 766
2019 502 26 185 20 0 0 55 0 788
2020 516 20 208 20 1 0 56 0 821
2021 489 20 238 18 3 0 59 0 827
2022 358 15 226 12 2 0 27 0 640
2023 328 21 209 11 2 0 28 0 599

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 638 n/a n/a 2.1
2008 734 37.9 19.4 2.3
2009 711 33.7 21.1 3.4
2010 752 34.2 21.9 2.3
2011 776 38.0 20.3 2.2
2012 733 35.0 20.9 1.6
2013 721 37.0 19.4 1.5
2014 722 36.0 20.0 2.8
2015 712 32.0 22.2 1.7
2016 732 33.0 22.1 2.6
2017 753 34.0 22.1 2.9
2018 766 37.0 20.7 3.3
2019 788 36.0 21.8 3.6
2020 821 37.0 22.1 2.1
2021 827 39.1 21.1 2.2
2022 640 37.0 17.2 2.2
2023 599 37.5 15.9 4.2

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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 638 n/a n/a 2.1
2008 734 37.9 19.4 2.3
2009 711 33.7 21.1 3.4
2010 752 34.2 21.9 2.3
2011 776 38.0 20.3 2.2
2012 733 35.0 20.9 1.6
2013 721 37.0 19.4 1.5
2014 722 36.0 20.0 2.8
2015 712 32.0 22.2 1.7
2016 732 33.0 22.1 2.6
2017 753 34.0 22.1 2.9
2018 766 37.0 20.7 3.3
2019 788 36.0 21.8 3.6
2020 821 37.0 22.1 2.1
2021 827 39.1 21.1 2.2
2022 640 37.0 17.2 2.2
2023 599 37.5 15.9 4.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Clay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $110 (1.5%) $7,345 (98.5%) $7,455
2020 $107 (1.3%) $7,860 (98.7%) $7,967
2021 $126 (1.5%) $8,294 (98.5%) $8,420
2022 $216 (2.2%) $9,687 (97.8%) $9,903

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Clay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)77.373.4
 3.9%
   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 (West Clay Elementary School)84.886.2
 1.4%
   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 (West Clay Elementary School)72.181.2
 9.1%
   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 (West Clay Elementary School)82.486.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)80.976.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Clay Elementary School)73.573
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Carmel Clay Schools)70.863.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)82.979.2
 3.7%
   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 (West Clay Elementary School)86.388.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Carmel Clay Schools)82.174.6
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Clay Elementary School)88.476
 12.4%
   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 Students788599
 24%
African American2621
 19.2%
American Indian02
Asian185209
 13%
Hispanic2011
 45%
Pacific Islander00
White502328
 34.7%
Two or More Races5528
 49.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.6%4.2%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Clay Elementary School

Yes! West Clay Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

Students who attend West Clay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle School
High : Carmel High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended West Clay Elementary School.

Students at West Clay Elementary School are 55% White, 35% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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