College Wood Elementary School

616 Students

Elementary School Pre-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.

616

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Wood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	26
Black	22
Asian	239
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
310 (50.3%)
Asian
239 (38.8%)
Hispanic
26 (4.2%)
Black
22 (3.6%)
Two or More
17 (2.8%)
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)733-6430
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 76

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 115