Mount Carmel Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mount Carmel Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Carmel Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Carmel Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mount Carmel Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1175 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
11%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Carmel Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Carmel Elementary School is ranked #1175 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mount Carmel Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Carmel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Factory Shoals Elementary School, Sweetwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Mount Carmel Elementary School?
431 students attend Mount Carmel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mount Carmel Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Carmel Elementary School?
Mount Carmel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Carmel Elementary School offer ?
Mount Carmel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Carmel Elementary School part of?
Mount Carmel Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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