- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabash, IN
Metro North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metro North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181218001944
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro North Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Metro North Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metro North Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wabash County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181218001944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Metro North Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 181218001944 · Wabash, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 16.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwood Elementary School (458 students)
Metro North Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Metro North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
458 students
- Southwood Jr-S
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
445 students
- Northfield Jr-
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
429 students
- White's Jr-Sr
White's Jr-Sr High School
369 students
- This school
Metro North Elementary School
285 students
- Sharp Creek El
Sharp Creek Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Metro North Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metro North Elementary School compares
Metro North Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Metro North Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wabash County Schools reports $10,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metro North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White's Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metro North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Wabash
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
White's Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
369 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
Standard public school
176 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metro North Elementary School
How many students attend Metro North Elementary School?
Metro North Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro North Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metro North Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Metro North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metro North Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro North Elementary School?
Metro North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metro North Elementary School rank among schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro North Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Besides Metro North Elementary School, Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Elementary School (458 students), Southwood Jr-Sr High School (445 students), and Northfield Jr-Sr High School (429 students). See the Msd Wabash County Schools district page for the complete list.