Cherry Tree Elementary School

13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033

697 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Tree Elementary School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is a prominent institution within the highly-regarded Carmel Clay Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating social-emotional learning to ensure the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Cherry Tree Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cater to diverse student interests, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. Situated in a growing area of Carmel, the school benefits from modern facilities and a dedicated faculty focused on preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

697

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Tree Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	588
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	29
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
588 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (6.2 %)
Asian
29 (4.2 %)
Two or More
25 (3.6 %)
Black
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carmel Clay Schools
Phone:	(317)846-3086
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 109