College Wood Elementary School vs West Clay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Wood Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
West Clay Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
| Measure | College Wood Elementary School Carmel, Indiana | West Clay Elementary School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,053 | #5 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2046 of 50,301 | #1340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Clay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 85.9).
- •College Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •West Clay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •West Clay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 5.5%).
- •West Clay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.6).
- •College Wood Elementary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 580.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is College Wood Elementary School better than West Clay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Clay Elementary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 85.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are College Wood Elementary School and West Clay Elementary School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Wood Elementary School: 616. West Clay Elementary School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Wood Elementary School and West Clay Elementary School rank in Indiana?
College Wood Elementary School is 17th of 1,053 and West Clay Elementary School is 5th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).