Metropolis Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Metropolis, Illinois 62960 · Massac UD 1
#1500 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#39274 of 50,301 nationally
About Metropolis Elem School
Metropolis Elem School is a public elementary located in Metropolis, in the Massac UD 1 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 457 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1500th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 457.
There are 5 schools in Metropolis; Metropolis Elem School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Metropolis Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Metropolis Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Massac County High School
Metropolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 3.3 km away
Massac Jr High School
Metropolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
309 students · 3.5 km away
Franklin Elem School
Metropolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students · 7.1 km away
Brookport Elementary School
Brookport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
151 students · 8.8 km away
Concord Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 9.3 km away
Unity Elem School
Brookport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
128 students · 9.3 km away
McCracken County High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students · 9.6 km away
Heath Elementary School
West Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 10 km away
Heath Middle School
West Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 10 km away
McNabb Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Sward Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Ellis Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Bottenfield Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Haley Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
LaSalle Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
456 students
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Metropolis Elem School a good school?
Metropolis Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 28.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1500 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Metropolis Elem School rank in Illinois?
Metropolis Elem School ranks #1500 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #39274 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Metropolis Elem School?
Metropolis Elem School had 457 students in 2025.
Is Metropolis Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Metropolis Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Metropolis Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Metropolis Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.