FOREST DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Forest Dale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carmel Clay Schools school district, located in Carmel, IN with about 663 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Forest Dale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Forest Dale Elementary School, located in the prestigious Carmel Clay Schools district in Carmel, Indiana, is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. As a top-rated public institution, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous curriculum standards and the cultivation of essential social-emotional skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty utilizes modern instructional practices to engage a diverse student body, ensuring that individual learning needs are met within a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
Beyond its academic achievements, Forest Dale is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from its location in a highly engaged neighborhood, which facilitates a robust partnership between home and school life. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, enrichment activities, and a dedicated parent-teacher organization, Forest Dale creates a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to grow not only as scholars but also as responsible and empathetic members of the community.
For more information, contact Forest Dale Elementary School at (317) 844-4948 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carmel, IN 46033-3999
(317) 844-4948
FOREST DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carmel, IN with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carmel Clay Schools
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 663 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.