Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Metro North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Metro North Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Polar Bears
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro North Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polar Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Metro North Elementary School?
291 students attend Metro North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Metro North Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metro North Elementary School?
Metro North Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metro North Elementary School offer ?
Metro North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metro North Elementary School part of?
Metro North Elementary School is part of MSD Wabash County Schools School District.
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