Cherry Knoll Elementary School

1800 3 MILE RD N
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696

www.TCAPS.net

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Knoll Elementary School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan, and is a key part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Situated on 3 Mile Road North, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and a supportive classroom environment. As a TCAPS institution, Cherry Knoll aligns its curriculum with district-wide standards, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school within the TCAPS system.

The school is known for being an active part of the Traverse City community, emphasizing parent and community involvement to enrich the student experience. With access to the district's broader resources—including technology integration, extracurricular opportunities, and specialized student services—Cherry Knoll provides a balanced education designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programming can find comprehensive information through the official TCAPS website.

357

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	21
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (81.8 %)
Two or More
29 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.9 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-8940
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 55