West Clay Elementary

About West Clay Elementary

West Clay Elementary School in Carmel, IN, serves 599 K-5 students with a strong academic record—90% in math and 78% in reading proficiency. With a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and 45% minority enrollment, it promotes inclusive, high-quality education. Explore West Clay Elementary for top-rated academics in a small city setting.

Contact Information

Address

3495 W 126 ST CARMEL IN 46032

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Phone

(317) 733-6500

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Website

https://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/home

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

14

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

599

Total Students

$54413

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Clay Elementary

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

6

of 10 in indiana

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM 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.

Student Demographics

White 54.8%

Asian 34.9%

Hispanic 1.8%

Black 3.5%

Two+ Races 4.7%

Native Am. 1%

White

54.8%

Asian

34.9%

Hispanic

1.8%

Black

3.5%

Two+ Races

4.7%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 599

48.2%

289 Female

51.8%

310 Male

Student Population

599 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

729 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

West Clay Elementary School in Carmel, Indiana, recently emphasized student safety following wildlife interactions. The school is also gearing up for exciting summer events, including baseball and basketball games, and preparing for the new academic year. Stay updated on West Clay Elementary’s news, activities, and focus on a safe, engaging learning environment in Carmel, IN

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