- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntsville, AL
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Carmel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010222001513
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Carmel Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #11 of 29
- schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Carmel Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks #11 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mt Carmel Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010222001513 · Huntsville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 17.2:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Mt Carmel Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mt Carmel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school 638
Mt Carmel Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Mt Carmel Elementary School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Carmel Elementary School compares
Mt Carmel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Mt Carmel Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Carmel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Carmel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Huntsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
1,152 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Central School
Standard public school
610 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Monrovia Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Blossomwood Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverton Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
Standard public school
578 students 18.6:1 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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Carmel Elementary School
How many students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Carmel Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Mt Carmel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Carmel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Carmel Elementary School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mt Carmel Elementary School rank among schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks #11 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Mt Carmel Elementary School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.