Enrollment
370
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Carmel Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Carmel Grade School
Mt Carmel Grade School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mount Carmel, Illinois, enrolling 370 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Elementary School (361 students) alongside Mt Carmel Grade 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 Grade School compares
Mt Carmel Grade 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wabash Cusd 348, which includes Mt Carmel Grade 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 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mount Carmel on the city page.
Is Mt Carmel Grade School a good school?
Mt Carmel Grade School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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