Mount Carmel Elementary School

Summary:

Mount Carmel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 419 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Douglas County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Carmel Elementary School faces significant challenges, with test scores generally below the Douglas County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.6% in Douglas County and 38.4% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.29% to 73.27% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. While per-student spending has increased over time, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating fluctuating between a high of 460 out of 1,233 Georgia elementary schools and a 3-star rating in 2015-2016 to a low of 846 out of 1,242 schools and a 2-star rating in 2022-2023.

When comparing Mount Carmel Elementary to nearby schools in the Douglas County district, it generally performs worse on test scores. For example, Brighten Academy, a public charter school, outperforms Mount Carmel Elementary across most grade levels and subjects. Further analysis of subgroup performance and the factors contributing to the school's challenges could help identify specific areas for improvement and guide the development of effective strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2356 Fairburn Rd
       Douglasville, GA  30135


(770) 651-4200

District: Douglas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
742nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mount Carmel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chestnut Log Middle School
High:    New Manchester High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.4%
Hispanic:
21.7%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.3% Help


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Compare Details Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.88. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Carmel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County 116th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Carmel Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.07 174th 1101 84.2%
2007 77.15 219th 1125 80.5%
2008 73.47 268th 1134 76.4%
2009 62.63 452nd 1133 60.1%
2010 60.66 529th 1183 55.3%
2011 57.55 610th 1212 49.7%
2012 52.77 690th 1201 42.5%
2013 62.24 546th 1225 55.4%
2014 61.10 572nd 1231 53.5%
2015 48.25 594th 1240 52.1%
2016 58.14 460th 1233 62.7%
2017 44.60 631st 1205 47.6%
2018 32.83 809th 1209 33.1%
2019 35.03 788th 1234 36.1%
2021 33.21 772nd 1214 36.4%
2022 46.91 600th 1244 51.8%
2023 29.42 846th 1242 31.9%
2024 36.88 742nd 1248 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Mount Carmel Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2022

Open Quote We love this school. The entire staff really loves the children. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 17, 2009

Open Quote My children have attended two different elementary schools in Douglas county and by far Mt. Carmel Elementary is top notch. I have also volunteered many hours to both schools and find that Mt.Carmel teachers are more devoted to my children education, better at corresponding with parents, and more involved in teaching than worrying about disciplining. Children get constant encouragement to make the right decisions and expectations are always high. My son is running for vice-president of student counsel and prior to attending Mt. Carmel we never thought him to be the type. Mt. Carmel is #1 is our book and CRCT scores prove that. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Carmel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 533 533
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 570 570
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 570 570
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 600 600
1994 513 65 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 549 84 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 549 84 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 520 105 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1998 502 109 12 16 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 469 128 12 20 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 406 132 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 387 134 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 318 106 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 318 106 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 298 126 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 236 134 6 28 0 n/a n/a 19 423
2006 211 137 7 36 0 n/a n/a 18 409
2007 202 159 11 38 0 n/a n/a 26 436
2008 193 214 12 31 1 n/a n/a 33 484
2009 183 260 11 32 2 n/a n/a 31 519
2010 158 263 5 50 1 0 29 0 506
2011 155 246 3 49 0 0 26 0 479
2012 148 260 8 56 0 1 33 0 506
2013 146 257 9 67 0 1 22 0 502
2014 111 285 10 70 0 2 27 0 505
2015 98 301 6 69 0 1 23 0 498
2016 101 294 4 63 2 2 27 0 493
2017 91 279 3 66 2 2 28 0 471
2018 70 278 3 75 2 1 32 0 461
2019 59 271 5 77 2 2 41 0 457
2020 68 271 7 82 2 1 37 0 468
2021 50 252 7 83 2 1 25 0 420
2022 48 261 7 91 0 1 23 0 431
2023 32 253 5 91 2 1 35 0 419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Carmel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 533 25.0 21.3 3.8
1991 570 26.0 21.9 13.3
1992 570 28.0 20.3 17.2
1993 600 30.0 20.0 14
1994 589 33.1 17.8 19
1995 651 36.0 18.1 16.6
1996 651 36.0 18.1 16.6
1997 647 33.5 19.3 27.5
1998 641 37.9 16.9 30
1999 629 42.0 15.0 30.4
2000 566 37.5 15.1 27.6
2001 555 31.6 17.6 29.2
2002 452 23.8 19.0 35.2
2003 452 23.8 19.0 35.2
2004 453 21.8 20.8 40
2005 423 27.3 15.5 52.2
2006 409 28.3 14.5 52.2
2007 436 29.5 14.8 52.9
2008 484 34.8 13.9 47.5
2009 519 36.9 14.1 54.9
2010 506 37.6 13.4 57.5
2011 479 34.6 13.8 57.8
2012 506 32.0 15.8 60.7
2013 502 31.0 16.1 63.5
2014 505 32.0 15.7 66.7
2015 498 32.0 15.5 68.9
2016 493 32.0 15.4 66.1
2017 471 31.0 15.1 67.7
2018 461 30.0 15.3 71.4
2019 457 31.0 14.7 70
2020 468 29.7 15.7 72.4
2021 420 28.0 15.0 64.3
2022 431 28.8 14.9 n/a
2023 419 29.0 14.4 73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Carmel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 533 25.0 21.3 3.8
1991 570 26.0 21.9 13.3
1992 570 28.0 20.3 17.2
1993 600 30.0 20.0 14
1994 589 33.1 17.8 19
1995 651 36.0 18.1 16.6
1996 651 36.0 18.1 16.6
1997 647 33.5 19.3 27.5
1998 641 37.9 16.9 30
1999 629 42.0 15.0 30.4
2000 566 37.5 15.1 27.6
2001 555 31.6 17.6 29.2
2002 452 23.8 19.0 35.2
2003 452 23.8 19.0 35.2
2004 453 21.8 20.8 40
2005 423 27.3 15.5 52.2
2006 409 28.3 14.5 52.2
2007 436 29.5 14.8 52.9
2008 484 34.8 13.9 47.5
2009 519 36.9 14.1 54.9
2010 506 37.6 13.4 57.5
2011 479 34.6 13.8 57.8
2012 506 32.0 15.8 60.7
2013 502 31.0 16.1 63.5
2014 505 32.0 15.7 66.7
2015 498 32.0 15.5 68.9
2016 493 32.0 15.4 66.1
2017 471 31.0 15.1 67.7
2018 461 30.0 15.3 71.4
2019 457 31.0 14.7 70
2020 468 29.7 15.7 72.4
2021 420 28.0 15.0 64.3
2022 431 28.8 14.9 n/a
2023 419 29.0 14.4 73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Carmel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $273 (3.1%) $8,658 (97.0%) $8,930
2018 $414 (4.3%) $9,291 (95.7%) $9,705
2019 $460 (4.6%) $9,586 (95.4%) $10,046

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Carmel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 788th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 846th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Elementary School)4021.9
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)40.734.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel Elementary School)49.428.8
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)48.637.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Elementary School)34.943.6
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)44.132.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel Elementary School)26.524.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)42.233.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Elementary School)33.330.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County)46.636.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel Elementary School)23.58.8
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County)36.826.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mount Carmel Elementary School)32.120.6
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County)39.633.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students457419
 8.3%
African American271253
 6.6%
American Indian22
Asian55
Hispanic7791
 18.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White5932
 45.8%
Two or More Races4135
 14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%73.3%
 3.2%


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Students who attend Mount Carmel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chestnut Log Middle School
High : New Manchester High School

Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks 742nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Mount Carmel Elementary School.

Students at Mount Carmel Elementary School are 60% African American, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% White, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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