Thomas Metcalf School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Normal, Illinois 61790 · ISU Laboratory Schools
#18 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#1047 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas Metcalf School
Thomas Metcalf School is a public elementary located in Normal, in the ISU Laboratory Schools school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 459 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 18th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (80th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 459.
There are 17 schools in Normal; Thomas Metcalf School ranks 1st of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.8
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 Thomas Metcalf School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Metcalf School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kingsley Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students · 330 m away
University High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
624 students · 724 m away
Oakdale Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 882 m away
Glenn Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 1.1 km away
Chiddix Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 1.2 km away
Eugene Field School
Normal · Public high · Grades 12–12
0 students · 1.4 km away
Fairview Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students · 1.8 km away
Colene Hoose Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 2.0 km away
Parkside Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students · 2.4 km away
Bent Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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459 students
Meridian Elem School
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460 students
Concord Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students
Haley Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Metcalf School a good school?
Thomas Metcalf School has a Success Index (US) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #18 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 Thomas Metcalf School rank in Illinois?
Thomas Metcalf School ranks #18 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #1047 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Metcalf School?
Thomas Metcalf School had 459 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Metcalf School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Metcalf School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Metcalf School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Metcalf School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.