Mt Carmel Elementary School

1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mt Carmel Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mt Carmel Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mt Carmel Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School?
379 students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mt Carmel Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Carmel Elementary School?
Mt Carmel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Carmel Elementary School offer ?
Mt Carmel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mt Carmel Elementary School part of?
Mt Carmel Elementary School is part of Wabash CUSD 348 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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