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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 484 |
| Hispanic | 62 |
| Black | 35 |
| Asian | 42 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White484 (74.2 %)
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Hispanic62 (9.5 %)
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Asian42 (6.4 %)
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Black35 (5.4 %)
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Two or More28 (4.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 108 |
| Grade 1 | 94 |
| Grade 2 | 110 |
| Grade 3 | 106 |
| Grade 4 | 94 |
| Grade 5 | 110 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 330 | 50.6% |
| Male | 322 | 49.4% |
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