Overview
Metropolis Elem School is a public primary in Metropolis, Illinois. The school enrolls 457 students. It is part of the Massac UD 1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMassac UD 1
County17127
CityMetropolis
ZIP62960
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172500002710
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment457
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino3.7%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)