Carey Ridge Elementary School

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Carey Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Westfield, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Westfield Washington Schools district, the school is situated in a growing community and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a strong educational foundation through a blend of rigorous curriculum and character development initiatives.

The school community at Carey Ridge is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and collaborative atmosphere. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to promote social-emotional growth and community engagement. With a focus on preparing young learners for their future transitions into intermediate and middle school, Carey Ridge Elementary remains a central hub for academic and personal development within the Westfield area.

635

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carey Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	73
Black	45
Asian	22
Two or More	27

White
468 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
73 (11.5 %)
Black
45 (7.1 %)
Two or More
27 (4.3 %)
Asian
22 (3.5 %)

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:	Westfield-Washington Schools
Phone:	(317)867-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 108

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 137