Prairie Trace Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carmel, Indiana 46033 · Carmel Clay Schools
#16 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#2030 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Trace Elementary School
Prairie Trace 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 715 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 16th 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 (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 715.
There are 17 schools in Carmel; Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks 6th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Prairie Trace Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prairie Trace Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 2.2 km away
New Britton Elementary School
Fishers · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students · 2.8 km away
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Fishers · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
568 students · 3.3 km away
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Noblesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
891 students · 3.4 km away
Clay Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,415 students · 3.5 km away
Cumberland Road Elem School
Fishers · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
521 students · 4.4 km away
Fishers Junior High School
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
840 students · 4.5 km away
Riverside Intermediate School
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 5–6
891 students · 4.9 km away
Fishers Elementary School
Fishers · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
437 students · 4.9 km away
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Brooks School Elementary
Fishers · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
715 students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
714 students
Mt Comfort Elementary School
Greenfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
714 students
Maplewood Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
714 students
Indian Creek Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
712 students
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Trace Elementary School a good school?
Prairie Trace Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 86.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #16 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 Prairie Trace Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Prairie Trace Elementary School ranks #16 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #2030 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Trace Elementary School?
Prairie Trace Elementary School had 715 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Trace Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Trace Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Trace Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Trace Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.