Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Summary:

Mount Carmel Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 790 students in grades PK-6 in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Mount Carmel Area School District. The school consistently performs below the state average on PSSA assessments, with only 26.6% of students proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 40.4%.

The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and those from low-income backgrounds performing very poorly. Mount Carmel Area Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.62% to 99.87% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, which has increased from $9,746 in 2019-2020 to $11,820 in 2021-2022, academic outcomes have not improved.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hegins-Hubley Elementary School, which consistently outperforms Mount Carmel Area Elementary on PSSA assessments, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. The school's ranking among Pennsylvania elementary schools has remained in the bottom quarter, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that the high poverty rates and economic disadvantage of the student population may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 630 W 5th St
       Mount Carmel, PA  17851-1897


(570) 339-1500

District: Mount Carmel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1117th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,820 Help


Students who attend Mount Carmel Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mount Carmel Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  817

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.1% Help


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Compare Details Mount Carmel Area Elementary School ranks worse than 73.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School is $11,820.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Carmel Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel Area Elementary School 1117th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mount Carmel Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mount Carmel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel Area School District 460th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.83 394th 1302 69.7%
2004 81.46 225th 1308 82.8%
2005 66.20 499th 1299 61.6%
2006 56.34 799th 1545 48.3%
2007 54.94 864th 1555 44.4%
2008 57.07 816th 1551 47.4%
2009 49.95 982nd 1549 36.6%
2010 63.74 668th 1579 57.7%
2011 71.66 448th 1597 71.9%
2012 66.99 632nd 1599 60.5%
2013 46.19 1036th 1519 31.8%
2014 43.47 1023rd 1467 30.3%
2015 39.28 1010th 1474 31.5%
2016 35.31 1118th 1554 28.1%
2017 34.59 1123rd 1547 27.4%
2018 48.03 961st 1530 37.2%
2019 40.87 1056th 1544 31.6%
2021 28.99 1077th 1433 24.8%
2022 37.25 1060th 1534 30.9%
2023 34.34 1085th 1534 29.3%
2024 28.93 1117th 1526 26.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.73 993rd 1414 29.8%
2024 33.33 1038th 1432 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.91 1093rd 1488 26.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.15 708th 1043 32.1%
2024 27.67 805th 1084 25.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.89 1095th 1495 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.24 132nd 432 69.4%
2024 52.10 201st 454 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.70 1096th 1236 11.3%
2024 10.97 1152nd 1229 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mount Carmel Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 977 3 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1999 973 3 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 988
2000 975 5 2 14 3 n/a n/a 0 999
2001 967 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 973
2002 832 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2003 832 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2004 859 2 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2005 846 2 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2006 842 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2007 857 7 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2008 851 2 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2009 815 11 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2010 809 9 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2011 884 10 10 19 0 0 3 0 926
2012 792 10 11 17 1 0 3 0 834
2013 813 14 11 18 0 0 13 0 869
2014 811 13 10 26 0 0 17 0 877
2015 762 12 7 41 0 0 19 0 841
2016 780 11 10 45 0 0 17 0 863
2017 770 9 9 44 1 0 25 0 858
2018 711 11 10 50 1 0 32 0 815
2019 683 15 10 61 1 0 29 0 799
2020 682 16 9 76 1 1 30 0 815
2021 662 15 10 73 0 1 28 0 789
2022 653 22 6 88 2 1 25 0 797
2023 642 22 4 91 2 1 28 0 790
2024 628 20 4 135 0 1 29 0 817

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 Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 995 49.0 20.3 n/a
1999 988 53.5 18.5 n/a
2000 999 58.0 17.2 42.2
2001 973 59.0 16.5 41.2
2002 843 58.4 14.4 40
2003 843 58.4 14.4 40
2004 870 57.4 15.2 45.4
2005 859 59.4 14.5 39.2
2006 856 57.4 14.9 41.8
2007 877 55.7 15.7 41.5
2008 871 56.6 15.4 51.3
2009 842 58.5 14.4 53.1
2010 834 58.5 14.2 54.2
2011 926 55.3 16.7 55.1
2012 834 53.9 15.4 59.1
2013 869 51.6 16.8 61.6
2014 877 53.3 16.4 64.3
2015 841 54.0 15.5 66.3
2016 863 55.0 15.6 71.1
2017 858 58.0 14.7 66.2
2018 815 58.0 14.0 69.7
2019 799 60.0 13.3 67.2
2020 815 59.9 13.5 100
2021 789 59.9 13.1 99.6
2022 797 60.0 13.2 99.6
2023 790 59.0 13.3 99.9
2024 817 61.0 13.3 100.1

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 Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 995 49.0 20.3 n/a
1999 988 53.5 18.5 n/a
2000 999 58.0 17.2 42.2
2001 973 59.0 16.5 41.2
2002 843 58.4 14.4 40
2003 843 58.4 14.4 40
2004 870 57.4 15.2 45.4
2005 859 59.4 14.5 39.2
2006 856 57.4 14.9 41.8
2007 877 55.7 15.7 41.5
2008 871 56.6 15.4 51.3
2009 842 58.5 14.4 53.1
2010 834 58.5 14.2 54.2
2011 926 55.3 16.7 55.1
2012 834 53.9 15.4 59.1
2013 869 51.6 16.8 61.6
2014 877 53.3 16.4 64.3
2015 841 54.0 15.5 66.3
2016 863 55.0 15.6 71.1
2017 858 58.0 14.7 66.2
2018 815 58.0 14.0 69.7
2019 799 60.0 13.3 67.2
2020 815 59.9 13.5 100
2021 789 59.9 13.1 99.6
2022 797 60.0 13.2 99.6
2023 790 59.0 13.3 99.9
2024 817 61.0 13.3 100.1

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 Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $937 (9.1%) $9,346 (90.9%) $10,283
2020 $842 (8.6%) $8,904 (91.4%) $9,746
2021 $4,176 (36.8%) $7,180 (63.2%) $11,357
2022 $851 (7.2%) $10,969 (92.8%) $11,820

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Carmel Area 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 1056th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1085th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)46.123.4
 22.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)54.827
 27.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)33.720.5
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)91.190.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)54.430.1
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)34.728.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)51.548.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)31.925.7
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)52.657.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)36.824.9
 11.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)91.190.3
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Elementary School)53.441.7
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students799790
 1.1%
African American1522
 46.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic6191
 49.2%
Pacific Islander01
White683642
 6%
Two or More Races2928
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.2%99.9%
 32.7%


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Students at Mount Carmel Area Elementary School are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Mount Carmel Area Elementary School ranks 1117th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

High : Mount Carmel Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 817 students attended Mount Carmel Area Elementary School.


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

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