- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrill, MI
Merrill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262361006041
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Merrill, MI.
School address
District: Merrill Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262361006041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Merrill Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262361006041 · Merrill, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 11.5:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill High School (165 students)
Merrill Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Merrill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Merrill Elementary School
196 students
- Merrill High S
Merrill High School
165 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle School
97 students
What this shows Merrill Elementary School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Elementary School compares
Merrill Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 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.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Merrill Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Merrill Community Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Elementary School
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrill, MI. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrill Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Merrill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Merrill, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrill Elementary School rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Merrill, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Merrill Community Schools?
Besides Merrill Elementary School, Merrill Community Schools also operates Merrill High School (165 students) and Merrill Middle School (97 students). See the Merrill Community Schools district page for the complete list.