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Forest Dale Elementary School

10721 LAKESHORE DR W, CARMEL, IN 46033

Top 10% School in Indiana

Ranked 38 of 134 in Indiana

Top schools in Carmel
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Forest Dale Elementary School

10721 LAKESHORE DR W, CARMEL, IN 46033

Top 10% School in Indiana

Ranked 38 of 134 in Indiana

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About Forest Dale Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 57% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
644
Total Students
$63932
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 74.2%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic 9.5%
Black 5.4%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
74.2%
Asian
6.4%
Hispanic
9.5%
Black
5.4%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 644
50.6%
326 Female
49.4%
318 Male

Student Population

644 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

665 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Forest Dale Elementary School Contact Information

Address

10721 LAKESHORE DR W, CARMEL, IN 46033

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Phone

(317) 844-4948

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TOP 38 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 a.m to 2:25 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school’s “Falcon Fest 2025” event was a great success — students, families and faculty came together for community-building activities, and the PTO reported record participation and fundraised support for classroom technology upgrades.

FAQ

Q1: What grades does Forest Dale Elementary School offer?

Ans. Forest Dale Elementary School is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. It focuses on academic excellence and personal growth.


Q2. Does the school offer services or special education for students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, Forest Dale has individualized education plans (IEPs) and staff who are there to help students with special learning needs.


Q3: What do schools do to encourage parents involved in school events?

Ans. Parents can join the PTO, help out in classrooms, and go to school events and programs that bring the community together.


Q4: What kinds of activities outside of school are available for students?

Ans. Students can explore their interests by joining clubs like the art club, robotics club, choir, and student leadership programs.


Q5: What does Forest Dale Elementary do to keep students safe?

Ans. The school keeps the doors safe, does safety drills on a regular basis, and encourages a culture of respect and responsibility.


Q6. Do you know of any good elementary schools in Carmel?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best elementary schools here.



Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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