Forest Dale Elementary School

652 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
652
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Dale Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White484
Hispanic62
Black35
Asian42
Two or More28
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    484 (74.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (9.5 %)
  • Asian
    42 (6.4 %)
  • Black
    35 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)844-4948
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 110
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 94
Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Dale Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten108
Grade 194
Grade 2110
Grade 3106
Grade 494
Grade 5110
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Dale Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33050.6%
Male32249.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)