Smoky Row Elementary School

675 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smoky Row Elementary School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school within the Carmel Clay Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment, the school serves a diverse population of young learners in a community that places a strong emphasis on educational achievement. The campus provides a welcoming atmosphere, utilizing modern facilities and resources designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Smoky Row is recognized for its active school community and dedication to extracurricular enrichment. The school benefits from robust parent involvement and a supportive faculty that focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By balancing rigorous academic standards with inclusive programs, Smoky Row Elementary maintains its reputation as a cornerstone of the Carmel educational landscape, consistently performing well in state assessments and district-wide initiatives.

675

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smoky Row Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	22
Black	31
Asian	118
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
474 (70.2 %)
Asian
118 (17.5 %)
Black
31 (4.6 %)
Two or More
26 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carmel Clay Schools
Phone:	(317)571-4084
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 124