At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
711
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
13%-36.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Cherry Tree Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Carmel, Indiana. The school enrolls 711 students. It is part of the Carmel Clay Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCarmel Clay Schools
County18057
CityCarmel
ZIP46033
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180120002332
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment711
White81.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.0%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.9%
Hispanic
9.0%
Black
2.7%
Asian
4.4%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.