Mount Carmel School vs West Jay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel School
Cedar Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
213 students
West Jay Elementary
Dunkirk · Public elementary · Grades K–6
214 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel School Cedar Grove, Indiana | West Jay Elementary Dunkirk, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,053 | #551 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13376 of 50,301 | #24011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 213 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Cedar Grove | Dunkirk |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 51.7).
- •Mount Carmel School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Mount Carmel School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Mount Carmel School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 72.4%).
- •West Jay Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.2).
- •West Jay Elementary is the larger school with 214 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Carmel School better than West Jay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Carmel School ranks higher (67.1 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount Carmel School and West Jay Elementary?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Cedar Grove and Dunkirk in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel School: 213. West Jay Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel School and West Jay Elementary rank in Indiana?
Mount Carmel School is 225th of 1,053 and West Jay Elementary is 551st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).