Wabash CUSD 348

Mount Carmel, Illinois — 4 schools

1,421
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,698
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wabash CUSD 348 operates 4 public schools serving 1,421 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,382 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wabash County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,698 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.5% local, 46.9% state, and 11.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,547 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #559 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 325.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.4% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Mount Carmel High School accounts for 32.7% of all Wabash CUSD 348 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wabash CUSD 348-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wabash CUSD 348 school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Wabash CUSD 348 school enrollment ranges from 199 students (lowest) to 452 students (highest), a spread of 253 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wabash CUSD 348 student-counselor ratio is 326:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Wabash CUSD 348 is typically wider than the Wabash CUSD 348-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wabash CUSD 348 chronic absenteeism rate is 34.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.7%
Federal
46.9%
State
41.5%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
559 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wabash County county, where this district is located.

$632
Studio/mo
$698
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,274
3 BR/mo
$1,308
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,547
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Wabash CUSD 348.

White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

325.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wabash CUSD 348

School Enrollment
Mount Carmel High School
452
Mt Carmel Grade School
370
Mt Carmel Elementary School
361
Mt Carmel Junior High School
199

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wabash CUSD 348?

Wabash CUSD 348 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,421 students.

How much does Wabash CUSD 348 spend per student?

Wabash CUSD 348 spends $14,698 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #559 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Wabash CUSD 348?

The average teacher salary in Wabash CUSD 348 is $74,547 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wabash CUSD 348?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wabash County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wabash CUSD 348?

Wabash CUSD 348 students are 91.4% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wabash CUSD 348?

Wabash CUSD 348 has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #559 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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