Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Mt Carmel Elementary School's student population of 646 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Carmel Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Carmel Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 #39 out of 1,285 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
646 students attend Mt Carmel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mt Carmel Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 15:1, 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
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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