Smoky Row Elementary School

900 West 136th Street

School District

Carmel Clay Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 26, 2025

Such a great school. The support system is top notch.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2017

We moved to Carmel, Indiana for the low cost of living and "great" schools. Unfortunately, we didn't realize what we were missing until we moved away. The Smoky Row school seriously lacks science and mathematics education for the students. The school rarely if ever has the students perform in school plays, musicals, etc. and when they do, the parents are NOT invited (except for one Thanksgiving song for Kindergartners). The school does a poor job of educating students about U.S. and world history. When we transferred to another elementary school out of state, our kids were placed in a *remedial* program because they were so far behind. Thankfully they recovered and they are now top performers at their new school. We learned a big lesson, a 10 in Indiana is not the same as a 10 in other states.
Submitted by other on January 14, 2016

We moved here for the schools and have only heard positive things about them. My daughters have had good experiences with their teachers and kids in their classes. I love the bus system. I strongly dislike the school (and district?) policy of having one short 15 minute recess per day. Our last school had three short recesses and the kids were much happier after school and I think they retained more. Thankfully we have calm daughters and will move before our active, squirmy sons start school.
Submitted by other on November 22, 2014

It is amazing!! All the teachers are very kind!! They provide a very good learning environment. I had a great experience there and will definitely send my kids there!
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2014

Smoky Row is one of the best elementary school that I have ever seen. Dedicated and loving teachers and staffs who truly care about students and their family. Smoky Row continues to provide great challenges to students so that they can achieve higher. In 2012, the school has received recognition as a National Blue Ribbon school. My child started as a shy and cautious Kindergartener at Smoky Row. Now she is an active and very involved 4th grader. All her friends are wonderful and their parents are very involved in school. If you are looking for nothing but the best in your child's elementary school, I strongly recommend Smoky Row Elementary. Go Rockets!!
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2012

A 2012 National Blue Ribbon School for Academic Excellence. A phenomenal school with incredible teachers and administration; and a very active and committed PTO.