West Clay Elementary School

599 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Clay Elementary School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Carmel Clay Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning, the school offers a rigorous curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff. The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and the integration of modern educational technology in the classroom.

Beyond academics, West Clay Elementary is recognized for its inclusive and active school community. The school places a significant focus on character education and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to be responsible and compassionate citizens. With robust parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs, West Clay strives to create a supportive, safe, and engaging atmosphere that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

599

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Clay Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	11
Black	21
Asian	209
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
328 (54.8 %)
Asian
209 (34.9 %)
Two or More
28 (4.7 %)
Black
21 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)733-6500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 84

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 94