Forest Dale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carmel, Indiana 46033 · Carmel Clay Schools
#20 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#2833 of 50,301 nationally
About Forest Dale Elementary School
Forest Dale 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 638 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 20th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 638.
There are 17 schools in Carmel; Forest Dale Elementary School ranks 9th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Forest Dale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest Dale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodbrook Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students · 1.7 km away
Indiana Agriculture and Technology
Carmel · Charter high · Grades 7–12
441 students · 2.1 km away
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 3.2 km away
Carmel Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students · 3.5 km away
Nora Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 3.8 km away
Early Learning Center
Indianapolis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
233 students · 3.9 km away
Clay Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,415 students · 4.0 km away
North Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,682 students · 4.0 km away
Carmel High School
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
5,239 students · 4.0 km away
Riverside Junior High
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Cedar Elementary School
Avon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
638 students
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Crown Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Brook Park Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
637 students
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Noblesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Central Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
633 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Dale Elementary School a good school?
Forest Dale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #20 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 Forest Dale Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Forest Dale Elementary School ranks #20 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #2833 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Dale Elementary School?
Forest Dale Elementary School had 638 students in 2025.
Is Forest Dale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Forest Dale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest Dale Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Dale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.