- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Normal, IL
Thomas Metcalf School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Metcalf School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170009904504
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Metcalf School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 459
- students enrolled
Thomas Metcalf School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Metcalf School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Isu Laboratory Schools · Illinois
NCES ID 170009904504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170009904504 · Normal, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: University High School (624 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Normal. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Thomas Metcalf School compares
Thomas Metcalf 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Thomas Metcalf School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
How Thomas Metcalf School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Metcalf School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Normal
3 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Metcalf School
How many students attend Thomas Metcalf School?
Thomas Metcalf School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Normal, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Metcalf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Metcalf School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Thomas Metcalf School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Metcalf School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Normal, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Metcalf School?
Thomas Metcalf School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Thomas Metcalf School rank among schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Metcalf School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Normal, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Isu Laboratory Schools?
Besides Thomas Metcalf School, Isu Laboratory Schools also operates University High School (624 students). See the Isu Laboratory Schools district page for the complete list.
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