Mt Carmel Elementary School

1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mt Carmel Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : South Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Mount Carmel, IL, covering approximately 184.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mt Carmel Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
361 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mt Carmel Elementary School is 0.21, 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
14:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
29%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
16%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
89%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School?
361 students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mt Carmel Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, 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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : South Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Mount Carmel, IL, covering approximately 184.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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