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Carmel Clay Schools

Indiana · Public School District
15
Schools
16,072
Students
$16,428
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
13.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Carmel Clay Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 16,072 students across 15 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,428 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carmel Middle School06–081,064
Clay Middle School06–081,423
Creekside Middle School06–081,349
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carmel High School09–125,192
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,428+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
41%
State
53.8%
Local (property tax)
40.8%
Federal
5.5%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
16,072
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Carmel Clay Schools has 15 public schools, serving a total of 16,072 students.
What is the graduation rate for Carmel Clay Schools?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Carmel Clay Schools spend per student?
Carmel Clay Schools spends $16,428 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Carmel Clay Schools?
13% of students in Carmel Clay Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Carmel Clay Schools?
No, Carmel Clay Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Carmel Clay Schools serve?
Carmel Clay Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.