Enrollment
361
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Carmel Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Carmel Elementary School
Mt Carmel Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Carmel, Illinois, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wabash Cusd 348 spends $13,665 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wabash Cusd 348 also operates Mount Carmel High School (452 students) and Mt Carmel Grade School (370 students) alongside Mt Carmel Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mt Carmel Elementary School compares
Mt Carmel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wabash Cusd 348, which includes Mt Carmel Elementary School.
$13,665
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mount Carmel on the city page.
Is Mt Carmel Elementary School a good school?
Mt Carmel Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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