Mount Carmel Elementary School

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Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks 711 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mount Carmel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 602 students in grades PK-5 in Hampton, Georgia, which is part of the Henry County School District. Unfortunately, this school consistently underperforms the county and state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools for the past 10 years.

Mount Carmel Elementary's test scores are particularly concerning, with only 16.4% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 26.3% in Henry County and 38.4% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.6% to 66.61% over the past few years, indicating a high-poverty student population. While the school spends more per student than the state average, it still underperforms compared to nearby schools like Rocky Creek Elementary, which is only 4.44 miles away.

The challenges facing Mount Carmel Elementary are not unique to the school, as many of the nearby schools in both the Henry County and Clayton County districts have similarly high poverty levels. This suggests that the economic challenges facing the community may be a significant factor in the academic performance of the schools. Addressing these root causes will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Mount Carmel Elementary and the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2450 Mount Carmel Rd
Hampton, GA 30228

(770) 897-9799

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
711^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,627

Students who attend Mount Carmel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hampton Middle School
High:	Hampton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 559

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.7%

Hispanic:

16.3%

White:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mount Carmel Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (59.7%), Hispanic (16.3%), White (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 9^th best among 27 elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Mount Carmel Elementary School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Carmel Elementary School is $10,627, which is the 8^th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Henry County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd 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
2006	60.03	505^th	1101	54.1%
2007	63.01	441^st	1125	60.8%
2008	62.74	451^st	1134	60.2%
2009	73.02	285^th	1133	74.8%
2010	57.53	573^rd	1183	51.6%
2011	57.70	606^th	1212	50.0%
2012	71.63	358^th	1201	70.2%
2013	67.63	437^th	1225	64.3%
2014	59.68	588^th	1231	52.2%
2015	42.04	684^th	1240	44.8%
2016	32.21	839^th	1233	32.0%
2017	36.92	750^th	1205	37.8%
2018	42.94	669^th	1209	44.7%
2019	43.95	670^th	1234	45.7%
2021	43.09	641^st	1214	47.2%
2022	39.53	711^th	1244	42.8%
2023	45.13	618^th	1242	50.2%
2024	39.00	711^th	1248	43.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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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
2000	548	32	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
2001	519	53	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	580
2002	541	95	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	652
2003	541	95	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	652
2004	569	96	9	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
2005	500	115	10	13	3	n/a	n/a	13	654
2006	403	186	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	18	628
2007	389	234	5	24	0	n/a	n/a	23	675
2008	363	290	9	30	1	n/a	n/a	39	732
2009	333	273	8	42	2	n/a	n/a	35	693
2010	314	262	7	52	3	0	33	0	671
2011	288	251	7	51	3	0	35	0	635
2012	285	241	6	50	2	0	21	0	605
2013	255	245	7	52	2	1	24	0	586
2014	241	249	12	59	0	1	29	0	591
2015	240	258	12	64	0	1	29	0	604
2016	209	289	9	75	0	1	40	0	623
2017	197	335	8	69	1	3	36	0	649
2018	176	311	11	72	3	2	32	0	607
2019	173	330	8	71	3	1	26	0	612
2020	163	373	5	84	3	0	28	0	656
2021	126	350	5	89	3	0	26	0	599
2022	119	366	6	97	2	0	23	0	613
2023	114	344	7	109	1	0	27	0	602
2024	90	334	8	91	0	0	36	0	559

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
2000	584	39.0	15.0	16.6
2001	580	37.0	15.7	17.2
2002	652	41.0	15.9	21.2
2003	652	41.0	15.9	21.2
2004	691	49.0	14.1	22
2005	654	44.5	14.7	26.7
2006	628	42.8	14.7	32.3
2007	675	49.2	13.7	34.2
2008	732	53.2	13.8	38.8
2009	693	51.4	13.5	47.3
2010	671	42.4	15.8	51.6
2011	635	44.4	14.3	53.1
2012	605	45.0	13.4	56.2
2013	586	37.5	15.6	58.4
2014	591	38.0	15.5	56.7
2015	604	38.0	15.8	58.8
2016	623	40.0	15.5	57.6
2017	649	44.0	14.7	57.9
2018	607	44.0	13.7	61.8
2019	612	41.0	14.9	58.5
2020	656	41.4	15.8	57.5
2021	599	41.6	14.3	57.6
2022	613	36.6	16.7	n/a
2023	602	37.5	16.0	66.6
2024	559	39.5	14.1	79.6

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
2000	584	39.0	15.0	16.6
2001	580	37.0	15.7	17.2
2002	652	41.0	15.9	21.2
2003	652	41.0	15.9	21.2
2004	691	49.0	14.1	22
2005	654	44.5	14.7	26.7
2006	628	42.8	14.7	32.3
2007	675	49.2	13.7	34.2
2008	732	53.2	13.8	38.8
2009	693	51.4	13.5	47.3
2010	671	42.4	15.8	51.6
2011	635	44.4	14.3	53.1
2012	605	45.0	13.4	56.2
2013	586	37.5	15.6	58.4
2014	591	38.0	15.5	56.7
2015	604	38.0	15.8	58.8
2016	623	40.0	15.5	57.6
2017	649	44.0	14.7	57.9
2018	607	44.0	13.7	61.8
2019	612	41.0	14.9	58.5
2020	656	41.4	15.8	57.5
2021	599	41.6	14.3	57.6
2022	613	36.6	16.7	n/a
2023	602	37.5	16.0	66.6
2024	559	39.5	14.1	79.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Carmel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$547 (5.9%)	$8,776 (94.1%)	$9,323
2018	$587 (5.6%)	$9,922 (94.4%)	$10,509
2019	$614 (5.8%)	$10,013 (94.2%)	$10,627

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 670^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 618^th of 1242 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	43.2	29.4	13.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	64.8	45.4	19.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	44.4	34.4	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	39	31.7	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	35.9	27.4	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	46	34.7	11.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	32.8	40	7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.3	31	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	28.1	32.6	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.5	23.1	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mount Carmel Elementary School)	33.1	34.7	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Henry County)	33.8	25.5	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	612	602	1.6%
African American	330	344	4.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	71	109	53.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	173	114	34.1%
Two or More Races	26	27	3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	66.6%	8.1%

Schools Near Mount Carmel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2450 Mount Carmel Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 897-9799	559	40	14.1	79.6%	90 (16.1%)	334 (59.7%)	91 (16.3%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)	39	711^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.0%		45.1	618^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.2%	93	16.4	27.4	51.5	28.8	37.6	39.4	34.3	$10,627	$614	$10,013
Dutchtown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	159 Mitchell Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 471-0844	928	55	16.7	63.7%	33 (3.6%)	675 (72.7%)	105 (11.3%)	74 (8.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.2%)	39.2	709^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.2%		47.8	576^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.6%	133	36.8	28.9	42.9	44.4	33.3	27.0	30.7	$8,644	$272	$8,372
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Central Ave	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 946-4345	466	34	13.8	80.7%	92 (19.7%)	262 (56.2%)	72 (15.5%)	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	25 (5.4%)	21	995^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.3%		22.4	968^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.1%	27	21.0	14.9	29.0	32.3	22.4	26.1	23.2	$11,521	$771	$10,749
Pate's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1309 Jodeco Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 389-8819	504	38	13.4	74.8%	36 (7.1%)	320 (63.5%)	81 (16.1%)	26 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	13.5	1130^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.5%		23.4	951^st of 1242 public elementary schools	23.4%	179	16.0	14.1	14.9	27.2	25.6	14.9	10.8	$10,932	$624	$10,308
Oakland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Highway 81 W	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 954-1901	924	53	17.5	84.0%	41 (4.4%)	655 (70.9%)	152 (16.5%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.3%)	12.3	1150^th of 1248 public elementary schools	7.9%		19.8	1013^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.4%	137	10.8	25.2	22.1	12.2	20.9	12.8	10.1	$10,639	$793	$9,846
Rocky Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	803 Hampton Locust Grove Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 707-1469	700	38	18.3	67.4%	116 (16.6%)	448 (64.0%)	71 (10.1%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.9%)	50.8	556^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.4%		48.8	561^st of 1242 public elementary schools	54.8%	5	50.5	34.8	52.1	40.8	39.1	30.8	36.8	$9,292	$350	$8,942
Kemp Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1090 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 610-4300	672	44	15.2	90.8%	19 (2.8%)	524 (78.0%)	91 (13.5%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.5%)								(n/a)								$9,140	$645	$8,494
Kemp Elementary School	Public	3-5	10990 Folsom Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2870	600	38	15.7	100.0%	10 (1.7%)	461 (76.8%)	86 (14.3%)	11 (1.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	28.6	878^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.6%		23.5	947^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.8%	69	21.6	17.5	37.5	43.8	33.0	28.8	19.7	$7,530	$553	$6,978
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	11808 Panhandle Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2850	970	61	15.9	95.1%	17 (1.8%)	781 (80.5%)	118 (12.2%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.4%)	21.6	987^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.9%		17.5	1057^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.9%	70	21.1	24.2	29.4	22.5	35.3	16.9	22.1	$5,074	$308	$4,766
Flippen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Peach Dr	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 954-3522	585	39	14.8	73.2%	65 (11.1%)	384 (65.6%)	87 (14.9%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	31.8	811^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.0%		26.7	890^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.3%	79	28.4	26.7	42.7	36.4	34.9	17.3	28.2	$9,727	$273	$9,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Carmel Elementary School

Is Mount Carmel Elementary School a good school?

Mount Carmel Elementary School ranks 711^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Carmel Elementary School?

Students at Mount Carmel Elementary School are 60% African American, 16% Hispanic, 16% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Mount Carmel Elementary School in?

Henry County

How many students attend Mount Carmel Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Mount Carmel Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mount Carmel Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Hampton Middle School
High : Hampton High School

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