Cherry Tree Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cherry Tree Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cherry Tree Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherry Tree Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cherry Tree Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
82%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Tree Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Cherry Tree Elementary School?
710 students attend Cherry Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cherry Tree Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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
What school district is Cherry Tree Elementary School part of?
Cherry Tree Elementary School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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