Mildred Merkley Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Highland, IN Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ F (45.3)
  • 290 Students
  • 13.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 21.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)922-5640 Phone
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Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland, IN 46322
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ F (45.3)
290
Students
13.5
Teachers
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
(219)922-5640
Phone

Mildred Merkley Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Highland, INDIANA, operated by the School Town of Highland school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 290 students enrolled; a 21.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
290.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 35% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.48:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 42% worse
Free Lunch %
47.9%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 7% better
School Details
School Name
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180456000767
State School ID
IN-4720-4290
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
9340 Fifth St
City
Highland
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46322
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18001
State Leg. Lower
18012
Latitude
41.5424
Longitude
-87.458
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
290
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.5
Teachers FTE
📐
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 139 47.9%
Not Applicable 103 35.5%
District Info
District Name
School Town of Highland
LEAID
1804560
State LEA ID
IN-4720
Phone
(219)924-7400
Website
http://highland.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Highland
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$42,129K
Federal Revenue
$2,535K
State Revenue
$27,375K
Local Revenue
$12,219K
Total Expenditure
$39,652K
Instruction Exp.
$18,181K
Support Services
$13,033K
Other Current Exp.
$1,677K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mildred Merkley Elementary School

1
Highland Middle School
Highland · Middle
0.2 mi
2
Highland High School
Highland · High
0.3 mi
3
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Highland · Elementary
0.6 mi
4
Southridge Elementary School
Highland · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith · Elementary
1.2 mi
6
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Griffith · High
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mildred Merkley Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
290 students are enrolled at Mildred Merkley Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mildred Merkley Elementary School have?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School has 13.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
What grades does Mildred Merkley Elementary School serve?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Mildred Merkley Elementary School a charter school?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mildred Merkley Elementary School located in?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Mildred Merkley Elementary School belong to?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is part of the School Town of Highland school district.
How much does School Town of Highland spend per student?
The School Town of Highland district spends approximately $136,731,034 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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