At a glance
Reported students
750
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663.5
Clearwater Elementary School: 750 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Clearwater Elementary School
Clearwater Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Indianapolis. It is one of 14 current school records connected to MSD Washington Township. NCES reports 750 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.3%) and Black (31.2%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clearwater Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.3%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black31.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in MSD Washington Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willow Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
739 reported students
Allisonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
724 reported students
Fox Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
603 reported students
Nora Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Spring Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Greenbriar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Public schools near Clearwater Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allisonville Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 724 | 0.9 mi |
| Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | 01–08 | 228 | 2.5 mi |
| Nora Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | PK–05 | 544 | 2.6 mi |
| Skiles Test Elementary School Elementary · MSD Lawrence Township | PK–06 | 558 | 3.1 mi |
| Forest Dale Elementary School Elementary · Carmel Clay Schools | PK–05 | 638 | 3.3 mi |
| Spring Mill Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 529 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Elementary School
What grades does Clearwater Elementary School serve?
Clearwater Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in MSD Washington Township.
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary School?
Clearwater Elementary School reported 750 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 750 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clearwater Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clearwater Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Washington Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clearwater Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clearwater Elementary School in?
Clearwater Elementary School is part of MSD Washington Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clearwater Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Allisonville Elementary School (0.9 mi), Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School (2.5 mi), Nora Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.