Enrollment
285
Elementary
DISTRICT 338 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MSD WABASH COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 181218001944
Metro North Elementary School
3844 W 200 N, Wabash, IN 46992 · (260) 563-8050 · Wabash County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL285 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
140 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 85 | 30% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 54 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 76 | 27% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within MSD Wabash County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro North Elementary School this school | 285 | 49.1% | N/A |
| Dillsboro Elementary School Dillsboro | 267 | 50.2% | 51.4% |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School Wabash | 270 | 47.4% | 42.4% |
| College Corner Union Elem School College Corner | 287 | 47.4% | 44.5% |
| Coesse School Columbia City | 291 | 48.5% | 38.1% |
| Country Meadow Elementary School Ashley | 314 | 48.1% | 35.2% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Metro North Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Wabash County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 285 | #867 of 1,079 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #327 of 991 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.2% | #846 of 996 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.1% | #621 of 1,058 | #5 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.6% | #455 of 597 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
285
-16 (-5%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 355
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 285 | 20.2 | 14.1:1 | 49% (140) |
| 2023-24 | 291 | 19.5 | 14.9:1 | 54% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 272 | 17.5 | 15.5:1 | 55% (150) |
| 2020-21 | 301 | 19 | 15.8:1 | 52% (157) |
| 2017-18 | 302 | 17 | 17.8:1 | 56% (168) |
| 2015-16 | 331 | 16 | 20.7:1 | 47% (155) |
| 2010-11 | 262 | 20 | 13.1:1 | 47% (123) |
| 2000-01 | 327 | 17 | 19.2:1 | 15% (50) |
| 1990-91 | 355 | 18 | 19.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Metro North Elementary School.
About Metro North Elementary School
The public elementary school Metro North Elementary School is located in Wabash, Indiana. The school's enrollment of 285 students covers pre-K through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Indiana average about 436 students each.
MSD Wabash County Schools oversees Metro North Elementary School and 5 other schools, with 2,256 students in total.
Most students at Metro North Elementary School are White: 92% of enrollment. Smaller groups are 4% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. For comparison, Wabash County is about 94% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Metro North Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 15%.
Metro North Elementary School operates with 20.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 14.1:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Indiana average 15.5:1. About 49% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
Within Wabash County, median household income is about $66,806, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Wabash County number 15 and enroll about 5,096.
The closest other public school is LH Carpenter Early Learning Center, about 3.5 miles away. There are 6 other public schools within five miles.
Metro North Elementary School is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
Metro North Elementary School saw enrollment fall 5% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The number of students per teacher fell from 15.8 to 14.1 over 4 years.
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Wabash County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,844
Census ACS
Median income
$66,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
5,096 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MSD Wabash County Schools
- Southwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 458 students
- Southwood Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 445 students
- Northfield Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 429 students
- White's Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 369 students
- Sharp Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 270 students
- Wabash/Miami Area Prog ExcptCombined
Other schools in Wabash
- Wabash High SchoolHigh · 469 students
- Southwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 458 students
- Southwood Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 445 students
- Wabash Middle SchoolMiddle · 433 students
- Northfield Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 429 students
- O J Neighbours Elementary SchoolElementary · 385 students
Nearby schools
- LH Carpenter Early Learning Center3.5 mi · 176
- Sharp Creek Elementary School3.6 mi · 270
- O J Neighbours Elementary School3.6 mi · 385
- Northfield Jr-Sr High School3.7 mi · 429
- Wabash Middle School3.8 mi · 433
- Wabash High School3.9 mi · 469
Frequently asked questions
About Metro North Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Metro North Elementary School?
Metro North Elementary School enrolls approximately 285 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Metro North Elementary School serve?
Metro North Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Metro North Elementary School?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at Metro North Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Metro North Elementary School?
Student demographics at Metro North Elementary School are roughly 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Metro North Elementary School?
Metro North Elementary School is overseen by MSD Wabash County Schools in Wabash County.
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