Mount Carmel School

Mount Carmel School serves 224 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Cedar Grove, Indiana. This elementary school maintains a favorable 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio with 16 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide at #310 out of 1,831 Indiana schools.

With an academic score of 7.8 out of 10, Mount Carmel shows particular strength in mathematics, where 52% of students across all grade levels score proficient or above on state assessments. Located on Johnson Fork Road in Franklin County, the school serves a stable rural community where the median household income is $67,500 and median home values reach $208,200. The surrounding area has a low poverty rate of just 3.3%, though 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education while maintaining its rural character.

Mount Carmel School operates as a regular public school in this close-knit rural setting, where the entire ZIP code population numbers just 785 residents, fostering a small-town atmosphere where students, families, and educators can build strong connections.

Located in a rural area, Mount Carmel School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.