PRAIRIE TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prairie Trace Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Carmel Clay Schools school district, located in Carmel, IN with about 640 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Prairie Trace Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Prairie Trace Elementary School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school within the Carmel Clay Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is well-known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, often supported by a highly engaged community of parents and educators who prioritize individualized instruction and inclusive practices.
Beyond its rigorous academic standards, Prairie Trace emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing numerous opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, arts, and physical education. The school's facility at 14200 N River Rd is situated in a prominent residential area, reflecting the district's reputation for providing high-quality resources and modern infrastructure. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Prairie Trace maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local community, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state.
For more information, contact Prairie Trace Elementary School at (317) 571-7925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carmel, IN 46033-9616
(317) 571-7925
PRAIRIE TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Carmel, IN with about 640 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carmel Clay Schools
- Total Students:
- 640
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 640 students
- White
- 69.7%
- Asian
- 18.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.