Enrollment
310
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raynham, MA
Merrill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250303002102
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Raynham · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 310
- students enrolled
Merrill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Raynham, MA.
School address
District: Bridgewater-Raynham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250303002102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merrill Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Merrill Elementary School
Merrill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Raynham, Massachusetts, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 26% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bridgewater-Raynham spends $16,365 per pupil, 27% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Raynham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Raynham Middle School (710 students): Merrill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Bridgewater-Raynham also operates Bridgewater-Raynham Regional (1,487 students) and Mitchell Elementary School (931 students) alongside Merrill Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Merrill Elementary School compares
Merrill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Merrill Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgewater-Raynham, which includes Merrill Elementary School.
$16,365
Per student
-27%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 44.9%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Merrill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raynham Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raynham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Raynham
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Merrill Elementary School
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raynham, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Raynham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Raynham?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Raynham, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Raynham on the city page.
Is Merrill Elementary School a good school?
Merrill Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bridgewater-Raynham?
Besides Merrill Elementary School, Bridgewater-Raynham also operates Bridgewater-Raynham Regional (1,487 students), Mitchell Elementary School (931 students), and Williams Intermediate School (863 students). See the Bridgewater-Raynham district page for the complete list.
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