The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Math. The lowest is 80% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Oak Trace Elementary School
Oak Trace Elementary School is a regular public school in Westfield, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Westfield-Washington Schools district, a suburban system on the northern edge of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Because the school’s grade range ends at fourth grade, there is no graduation rate or secondary-level metric to report; the available academic data covers the tested grades of three and four.
On state assessments, Oak Trace posts strong results. Proficiency in math, English language arts, and science all reach levels that place the school among the top when compared with other elementary schools across Hamilton County. Participation in testing was high, and the scores reflect a student body that, in aggregate, is performing well above the county median. The school’s overall proficiency index sits solidly in the top quartile of the county’s elementary schools. Because no multi-year trend data was provided, it is not possible to say whether these scores represent a stable pattern or a recent change.
The student body numbers roughly average for an elementary school serving those grades. Demographically, the enrollment is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is low, indicating a relatively affluent community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so families with children in those categories may wish to ask the school directly about available supports.
Oak Trace sits in Westfield, a city that has grown rapidly over the past two decades. The community combines large residential subdivisions with a concentrated downtown dining corridor and the Grand Park Sports Campus, a sprawling facility that draws regional and national tournaments. Housing values in the area are well above national and state benchmarks, and rents reflect a tight market. The built environment is largely suburban, with car-dependent neighborhoods, though Grand Park and the Monon Trail provide some pedestrian and bike options.
The Westfield-Washington district has been responding to this growth. A bond approved in 2024 funds teacher compensation, safety upgrades, mental health services, and academic programming; district leaders stated it would replace expiring debt and not raise the current property tax rate. A new innovation center focused on career and technical education is slated to open in fall 2026, creating a third high school pathway. More immediately relevant to Oak Trace families, the district is reviewing elementary attendance zones because rapid enrollment growth has created capacity imbalances. Any boundary changes would take effect no earlier than the 2026-2027 school year, meaning current families could see reassignment to a different elementary school.
For a family considering Oak Trace, the picture is of a school with high academic performance in a low-poverty, fast-growing suburban community. The housing market is expensive, and the district is actively investing in facilities and programming while managing the pressures of enrollment growth. The lack of special-population data and the ongoing boundary review are practical points to investigate further with the school or district.
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