- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglasville, GA
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Carmel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130186000863
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Carmel Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Carmel Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186000863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Mount Carmel Elementary School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 130186000863 · Douglasville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Mount Carmel Elementary School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mount Carmel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 425
Mount Carmel Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Mount Carmel Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Carmel Elementary School compares
Mount Carmel Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 8.0%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Mount Carmel Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Carmel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Carmel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Douglasville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Manchester Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 17:1 students per teacher
Connie Dugan Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Burnett Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour
Standard public school
46 students 3.5:1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Carmel Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Carmel Elementary School?
Mount Carmel Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Carmel Elementary School?
61.6% of students at Mount Carmel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Carmel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Carmel Elementary School is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Carmel Elementary School?
Mount Carmel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Carmel Elementary School rank among schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Mount Carmel Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.