Cherry Tree Elementary School

13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Cherry Tree Elementary School's student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Tree Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#47 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
79%
39%
66%
41%
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherry Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Tree Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cherry Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Cherry Tree Elementary School?
711 students attend Cherry Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cherry Tree Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Tree Elementary School?
Cherry Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherry Tree Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Tree Elementary School part of?
Cherry Tree Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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