- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metropolis, IL
Metropolis Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Metropolis Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172500002710
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolis Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Metropolis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 457
- students enrolled
Metropolis Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolis Elem School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL.
School address
District: Massac Ud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172500002710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Metropolis Elem School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 172500002710 · Metropolis, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Massac County High School (512 students)
Metropolis Elem School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Metropolis Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massac County
Massac County High School
512 students
- This school
Metropolis Elem School
457 students
- Massac Jr High
Massac Jr High School
309 students
- Franklin Elem 155
Franklin Elem School
155 students
- Brookport Elem 151
Brookport Elementary School
151 students
- Unity Elem Sch 128
Unity Elem School
128 students
What this shows Metropolis Elem School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolis Elem School compares
Metropolis Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Metropolis Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Massac Ud 1 reports $16,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metropolis Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massac County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massac Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookport Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolis Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Metropolis
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolis Elem School
How many students attend Metropolis Elem School?
Metropolis Elem School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metropolis, IL. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolis Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolis Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolis Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Metropolis Elem School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Metropolis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolis Elem School?
Metropolis Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Metropolis Elem School rank among public schools in Metropolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolis Elem School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Metropolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Massac Ud 1?
Besides Metropolis Elem School, Massac Ud 1 also operates Massac County High School (512 students), Massac Jr High School (309 students), and Franklin Elem School (155 students). See the Massac Ud 1 district page for the complete list.