Merritt Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual NILES, MI Grades PK–02 Suburb: Large Niles, MI SchoolScore™ B (71.8)
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Merritt Elementary School
NILES, MI 49120
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ B (71.8)
304
Students
21.6
Teachers
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
(269)684-6511
Phone
http://www.brandywinebobcats.org
Website

Merritt Elementary School is a public school administered by the Brandywine Community Schools district in NILES, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 304 students enrolled; a 14.1:1 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 Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
304.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.05:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 11% better
Free Lunch %
73.0%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 33% worse
School Details
School Name
Merritt Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
260660000470
State School ID
MI-11210-08303
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1620 LASALLE AVE
City
NILES
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49120
County
Berrien County
Metro Area
Niles, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2605
State Leg. Upper
26017
State Leg. Lower
26037
Latitude
41.7781
Longitude
-86.2382
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
304
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.6
Teachers FTE
📐
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 222 73%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Brandywine Community Schools
LEAID
2606600
State LEA ID
MI-11210
Phone
(269)684-7150
Website
http://www.brandywinebobcats.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
NILES
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$20,010K
Federal Revenue
$2,256K
State Revenue
$12,916K
Local Revenue
$4,838K
Total Expenditure
$19,488K
Instruction Exp.
$10,481K
Support Services
$6,129K
Other Current Exp.
$905K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Merritt Elementary School

1
Brandywine Elementary School
NILES · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Brandywine Senior High School
NILES · High
1.5 mi
3
Brandywine Middle School
NILES · Middle
1.5 mi
4
Brandywine Innovation Academy
NILES · High
1.7 mi
5
Southside Special Educ School
NILES · Other
2.8 mi
6
Niles Cedar Lane
NILES · High
3.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?
304 students are enrolled at Merritt Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Merritt Elementary School have?
Merritt Elementary School has 21.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Merritt Elementary School serve?
Merritt Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is Merritt Elementary School a charter school?
Merritt Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Merritt Elementary School located in?
Merritt Elementary School is located in the Niles, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Merritt Elementary School belong to?
Merritt Elementary School is part of the Brandywine Community Schools school district.
How much does Brandywine Community Schools spend per student?
The Brandywine Community Schools district spends approximately $64,105,263 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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