Cherry Tree Elementary School vs Indian Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Indian Creek Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
712 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Elementary School Carmel, Indiana | Indian Creek Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,053 | #942 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3028 of 50,301 | #39808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 711 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 36% |
| city | Carmel | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 28.0).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 69%).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 711.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherry Tree Elementary School better than Indian Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 28.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherry Tree Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Tree Elementary School: 711. Indian Creek Elementary School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Tree Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cherry Tree Elementary School is 26th of 1,053 and Indian Creek Elementary School is 942nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).