College Wood Elementary School

644 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

College Wood Elementary School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school within the Carmel Clay Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative exploration and personal development, consistently earning high ratings for its test scores and overall educational quality.

Beyond its academic focus, College Wood Elementary is recognized for its vibrant community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school emphasizes character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and contributing members of the community. With its modern facilities and a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, providing students with the resources and guidance necessary to build a solid foundation for their future academic success.

644

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Wood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	15
Black	22
Asian	222
Two or More	21

White
364 (56.5 %)
Asian
222 (34.5 %)
Black
22 (3.4 %)
Two or More
21 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.3 %)

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)733-6430
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 127