- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Carmel, IL
Mt Carmel Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Carmel Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174047004373
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Carmel Grade School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mount Carmel · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 370
- students enrolled
Mt Carmel Grade School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Grade School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Carmel, IL.
School address
District: Wabash Cusd 348 · Illinois
NCES ID 174047004373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mt Carmel Grade School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 174047004373 · Mount Carmel, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Carmel High School (452 students)
Mt Carmel Grade School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mt Carmel Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Carmel H
Mount Carmel High School
452 students
- This school
Mt Carmel Grade School
370 students
- Mt Carmel Elem
Mt Carmel Elementary School
361 students
- Mt Carmel Juni
Mt Carmel Junior High School
199 students
What this shows Mt Carmel Grade School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Carmel Grade School compares
Mt Carmel Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Mt Carmel Grade 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 Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Carmel Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Carmel Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Carmel Grade School
How many students attend Mt Carmel Grade School?
Mt Carmel Grade School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Carmel, IL. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Grade School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Carmel Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Carmel Grade School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Mount Carmel, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Carmel Grade School?
Mt Carmel Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Grade School rank among public schools in Mount Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Grade School ranks #3 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 Grade School, Wabash Cusd 348 also operates Mount Carmel High School (452 students), Mt Carmel Elementary School (361 students), and Mt Carmel Junior High School (199 students). See the Wabash Cusd 348 district page for the complete list.