Excellent
#229 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 13% in state
Mount Carmel School
Elementary School · Franklin County Community Sch Corp · Cedar Grove, IN
A Franklin County Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6178 Johnson Fork Rd, Cedar Grove, IN 47016
- Math 62% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Mount Carmel School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mount Carmel School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,533
Median home value
$222,700
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Franklin County Community Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Laurel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Carmel School is listed in Franklin County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Carmel School
Mount Carmel School is a public elementary school in Cedar Grove, IN, part of Franklin County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Carmel School
What grades does Mount Carmel School serve?
Mount Carmel School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mount Carmel School?
Mount Carmel School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Carmel School rank in IN?
Mount Carmel School ranks #229 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mount Carmel School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Carmel School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Carmel School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Carmel School a charter school?
No, Mount Carmel School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Carmel School a Title I school?
No, Mount Carmel School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (765) 647-4191
- Area population (ZIP 47016)
- 683
- Area median age
- 55.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.