Over 22 acres of Carmel, Indiana are devoted to Forest Dale Elementary School, a welcomed addition to the Carmel Clay School District. This Title 1 school first opened its doors in 1980 and continues to provide a welcoming space for learning and social interaction. From the kitchen area to the playground, the facilities at Forest Dale continue to be updated to provide modern education to young learners from three years of age to fifth grade. A central media center is surrounded by classroom pods to create diverse learning environments.
Located south of downtown Carmel, Forest Dale is near the stunning Lake Woodland. The spacious campus includes athletic fields and several playground areas for students of all ages. The campus includes one of Carmel Clay School District’s early childhood centers, which offers developmentally appropriate services to students from three to five years of age. While Forest Dale is one of 11 elementary schools in the district, it’s only one of four schools to include a center dedicated to early childhood education.
A strong parent-teacher organization promotes community participation in school events. Ice cream socials, fun runs and Feature Friday teacher awards all support professionals in this highly rated elementary institution.
Forest Dale Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
10721 Lakeshore Dr W,
Carmel, IN
Carmel Clay Schools
School Details
Head of School
Sara Inskeep
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
665:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
74.2%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/27/2024
We've had two children attend Forest Dale, and our experience has been nothing short of fantastic! Our kids absolutely love the school and have made many wonderful friends. They are not only learning a great deal but are also progressing beautifully in their studies. The staff at Forest Dale is incr...
8/4/2022
Avoid this school if you are a person of color, mixed or an out-of-state transplant. Avoid Carmel as well. It feels like going back in time. Racism and bullying are terrible and not handled properly. Incidents are frequent. Microagressions are not only tolerated, but normalized. They protect their o...
8/14/2020
This is our 3rd year at Forest Dale and I have been so impressed with the teachers each year. My son is thriving in school and loves his teachers and loves his school. The teachers are communicative and really work with a spirit of cooperation with the parents so that your child is supported both at...
10/10/2017
Forest Dale is an excellent school and has been a wonderful place of learning and development for my kids. The teachers are passionate about what they do and take a personal interest in helping each child to succeed.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$363K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
37
Average Home Value
$618,748
Median Lot Size
16,117 Sq Ft
% Renters
9%
Average Household Income
$171,686
% of College Grads
74.9%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
3,409 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
12.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,568 - $2,616 per month
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,010+ Sq Ft
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- Carmel, IN
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Prairie Meadow Park
- Trails
Cherry Tree Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Founders Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
River Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Soccer
Flowing Well Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
- Disc Golf
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Carey Grove Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
River Heritage Park
- Fishing
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Hazel Landing Park
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Grills
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Fishers
A range of lifestyle options await in this Indiana town
Forest Dale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Carmel, IN and is served by the Carmel Clay Schools in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 644 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Forest Dale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $618,748. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carmel High School, North Central High School, Indiana Agriculture and Technology, and more. Learn more about what Carmel has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Dale Elementary School.