Mt Carmel Elementary School ranked #55 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuations from a high rank of #39 in 2022 and a low of #666 in 2012, placing it within the top 5% in overall state testing performance recently.
Math proficiency ranged from 60% to 64%, higher than the state average of about 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 75% to 79%, also higher than the state average of approximately 47%, reflecting strong academic outcomes for this Huntsville, AL public school.
Minority enrollment accounted for 41% of the 646 students in 2023, with consistent growth in total enrollment from 556 students in 2021 to 646 students in 2023, and free lunch eligibility increasing from 23% to 30% in that timeframe.
Serving grades Pre–K through 3, Mt Carmel maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 17:1 in 2023, with 42 teachers supporting a diverse elementary population in this Union County NJ high school equivalent setting.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Carmel Elementary School serves the northern part of Huntsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Carmel Elementary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Carmel Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Carmel Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Carmel Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mt Carmel Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Carmel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Fanning Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School?
638 students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mt Carmel Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Carmel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Carmel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Carmel Elementary School part of?
Mt Carmel Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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