Metropolis Elem School

mes.massac.org

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Metropolis Elementary School, located at 1015 Filmore Street in Metropolis, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. Situated in the heart of Massac County, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their foundational years. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the institution focuses on core curricula while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and local initiatives.

As a key part of the Metropolis educational landscape, the school emphasizes the importance of community connection and student growth. The faculty and staff strive to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school by instilling essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. Through its commitment to a well-rounded elementary education, Metropolis Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the future success of the children within the Metropolis area.

484

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metropolis Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	19
Black	51
Asian	2
Two or More	51

White
361 (74.6 %)
Black
51 (10.5 %)
Two or More
51 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Massac UD 1
Phone:	(618)524-4821
Website:	http://mes.massac.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 61