Excellent
#71 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 4% in state
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Elementary School · Carmel Clay Schools · Carmel, IN
A Carmel Clay Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN 46033
- Math 75% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Tree Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Tree Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated882/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carmel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,529
Median home value
$458,600
Median rent
$1,597/mo
College educated
72.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Trace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Primrose School at BridgewaterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Noble Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| Clay Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carmel Clay Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Tree Elementary School is listed in Carmel Clay Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Tree Elementary School
Cherry Tree Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carmel, IN, part of Carmel Clay Schools, serving approximately 711 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Tree Elementary School
What grades does Cherry Tree Elementary School serve?
Cherry Tree Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cherry Tree Elementary School?
Cherry Tree Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Tree Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Tree Elementary School rank in IN?
Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks #71 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Cherry Tree Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Tree Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherry Tree Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Tree Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherry Tree Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherry Tree Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Tree Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Tree Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Tree Elementary School?
12.5% of students at Cherry Tree Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (317) 846-3086
- Area population (ZIP 46033)
- 40,153
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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