Enrollment
457
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metropolis Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metropolis Elem School
Metropolis Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Metropolis, Illinois, enrolling 457 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Metropolis's public schools, it stands alongside Maple Grove Elem School (122 students): Metropolis Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 10.2:1).
Massac Ud 1 also operates Massac County High School (512 students) and Massac Jr High School (309 students) alongside Metropolis Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Metropolis Elem School compares
Metropolis Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massac Ud 1, which includes Metropolis Elem School.
$15,640
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.7%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Metropolis Elem School a good school?
Metropolis Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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