Merrill Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction MERRILL, MI Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Saginaw, MI SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Merrill Elementary School
MERRILL, MI 48637
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
196
Students
18.3
Teachers
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
(989)643-7283
Phone
http://www.merrillschools.org
Website

Merrill Elementary School is a public school administered by the Merrill Community Schools district in MERRILL, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 196 students enrolled; a 10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
196.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 47% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.74:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 32% better
Free Lunch %
59.2%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 8% worse
School Details
School Name
Merrill Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
262361006041
State School ID
MI-73230-02520
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
325 W ALICE ST
City
MERRILL
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48637
County
Saginaw County
Metro Area
Saginaw, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2608
State Leg. Upper
26034
State Leg. Lower
26093
Latitude
43.4082
Longitude
-84.3335
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
196
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.3
Teachers FTE
📐
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 116 59.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Merrill Community Schools
LEAID
2623610
State LEA ID
MI-73230
Phone
(989)643-7261
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
MERRILL
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,928K
Federal Revenue
$1,745K
State Revenue
$5,645K
Local Revenue
$3,538K
Total Expenditure
$9,157K
Instruction Exp.
$4,768K
Support Services
$2,698K
Other Current Exp.
$538K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Merrill Elementary School

1
Merrill High School
MERRILL · High
0.2 mi
2
Merrill Middle School
MERRILL · Middle
0.2 mi
3
Hemlock Middle School
HEMLOCK · Middle
5 mi
4
KC Ling Elementary School
HEMLOCK · Elementary
5 mi
5
Hemlock Elementary School
HEMLOCK · Elementary
5.1 mi
6
Hemlock Virtual
HEMLOCK · High
5.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
196 students are enrolled at Merrill Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Merrill Elementary School have?
Merrill Elementary School has 18.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Merrill Elementary School serve?
Merrill Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Merrill Elementary School a charter school?
Merrill Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Merrill Elementary School located in?
Merrill Elementary School is located in the Saginaw, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Merrill Elementary School belong to?
Merrill Elementary School is part of the Merrill Community Schools school district.
How much does Merrill Community Schools spend per student?
The Merrill Community Schools district spends approximately $46,719,388 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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