Enrollment
199
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Carmel, IL
Mt Carmel Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Carmel Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174047004372
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Carmel Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mount Carmel · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 199
- students enrolled
Mt Carmel Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Carmel, IL.
School address
District: Wabash Cusd 348 · Illinois
NCES ID 174047004372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Carmel Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Carmel Junior High School
Mt Carmel Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Mount Carmel, Illinois, enrolling 199 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% 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 Grade School (370 students) alongside Mt Carmel Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Mt Carmel Junior High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Mt Carmel Junior High 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 Junior High 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 Junior High 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Carmel Junior High 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle 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 (~199 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt Carmel Junior High School
How many students attend Mt Carmel Junior High School?
Mt Carmel Junior High School has 199 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Carmel, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Carmel Junior High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Carmel Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Carmel Junior High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Mount Carmel, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Carmel Junior High School?
Mt Carmel Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt Carmel Junior High School rank among public schools in Mount Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Carmel Junior High 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 Junior High School a good school?
Mt Carmel Junior High School earns 37/100 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 Junior High School, Wabash Cusd 348 also operates Mount Carmel High School (452 students), Mt Carmel Grade School (370 students), and Mt Carmel Elementary School (361 students). See the Wabash Cusd 348 district page for the complete list.
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