- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Carmel, IL
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174047004075
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Carmel Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mount Carmel · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 361
- students enrolled
Mt Carmel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Carmel, IL.
School address
District: Wabash Cusd 348 · Illinois
NCES ID 174047004075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mt Carmel Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 174047004075 · Mount Carmel, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Carmel High School (452 students)
Mt Carmel Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mt Carmel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Carmel H
Mount Carmel High School
452 students
- Mt Carmel Grad
Mt Carmel Grade School
370 students
- This school
Mt Carmel Elementary School
361 students
- Mt Carmel Juni
Mt Carmel Junior High School
199 students
What this shows Mt Carmel Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Carmel Elementary School compares
Mt Carmel Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$16,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Mt Carmel Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wabash Cusd 348 reports $16,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Carmel Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Carmel Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Carmel Elementary School
How many students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Carmel, IL. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Elementary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Carmel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Carmel Elementary School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Mount Carmel, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Mt Carmel Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Carmel, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wabash Cusd 348?
Besides Mt Carmel Elementary School, Wabash Cusd 348 also operates Mount Carmel High School (452 students), Mt Carmel Grade School (370 students), and Mt Carmel Junior High School (199 students). See the Wabash Cusd 348 district page for the complete list.