Clay Center Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carmel, Indiana 46032 · Carmel Clay Schools
#37 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#3680 of 50,301 nationally
About Clay Center Elementary School
Clay Center Elementary School is a public elementary located in Carmel, in the Carmel Clay Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 666 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 37th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 666.
There are 17 schools in Carmel; Clay Center Elementary School ranks 14th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clay Center Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Clay Center Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smoky Row Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students · 2.7 km away
Towne Meadow Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 2.9 km away
West Clay Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students · 3.2 km away
Carmel Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,047 students · 3.3 km away
College Wood Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 3.6 km away
Creekside Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,428 students · 3.7 km away
Carmel Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students · 5.0 km away
Carmel High School
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
5,239 students · 5.3 km away
Indiana Agriculture and Technology
Carmel · Charter high · Grades 7–12
441 students · 5.3 km away
Nora Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Red Cedars Elementary
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
666 students
Northwestern Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
North Madison Elementary School
Camby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
South Adams Elementary School
Berne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
James H Watson Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
660 students
Lost Creek Elementary School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clay Center Elementary School a good school?
Clay Center Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #37 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clay Center Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Clay Center Elementary School ranks #37 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #3680 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clay Center Elementary School?
Clay Center Elementary School had 666 students in 2025.
Is Clay Center Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Clay Center Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clay Center Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clay Center Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.