- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carmel, IN
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180120002332
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Tree Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Tree Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120002332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Cherry Tree Elementary School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180120002332 · Carmel, IN Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 16.2:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
Cherry Tree Elementary School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cherry Tree Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel High Sc
Carmel High School
5,239 students
- Creekside Midd 1,428
Creekside Middle School
1,428 students
- Clay Middle Sc 1,415
Clay Middle School
1,415 students
- Carmel Middle 1,047
Carmel Middle School
1,047 students
- Prairie Trace 715
Prairie Trace Elementary School
715 students
- This school 711
Cherry Tree Elementary School
711 students
What this shows Cherry Tree Elementary School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Tree Elementary School compares
Cherry Tree Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 79% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Cherry Tree Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carmel Clay Schools reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,415
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Carmel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Smoky Row Elementary School
Standard public school
692 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Clay Center Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Forest Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Indiana Agriculture and Technology
Standard public school
441 students
Options Westfield
Standard public school
248 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Tree Elementary School?
Cherry Tree Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Tree Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Tree Elementary School?
10.5% of students at Cherry Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Tree Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Tree Elementary School?
Cherry Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Tree Elementary School rank among schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Carmel, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Cherry Tree Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students), Creekside Middle School (1,428 students), and Clay Middle School (1,415 students). See the Carmel Clay Schools district page for the complete list.