Mount Carmel School

6178 Johnson Fork Rd
Cedar Grove, IN 47016

236 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mount Carmel School, located at 6178 Johnson Fork Rd in Cedar Grove, Indiana, is a small, faith-based educational institution. Rooted in the traditions of the local community, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where academic instruction is integrated with religious values. Because of its rural setting and modest size, the school typically emphasizes personalized attention for its students, aiming to provide a focused learning experience that prioritizes both character development and core curriculum standards.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the Cedar Grove area who are seeking an alternative to larger public school systems. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Mount Carmel School is able to cultivate a strong sense of community and accountability. For those looking for an educational setting that blends traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to faith-based living, Mount Carmel offers a consistent and long-standing presence in the Franklin County region.

236

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Carmel School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
233 (98.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)647-4191
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 33