- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrill, OR
Merrill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410702000501
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 184
- students enrolled
Merrill Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Merrill Elementary School grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 410702000501 · Merrill, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 16.7:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Henley High School (720 students)
Merrill Elementary School grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Merrill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henley High Sc
Henley High School
720 students
- Mazama High Sc
Mazama High School
690 students
- Peterson Eleme
Peterson Elementary School
573 students
- Ferguson Eleme
Ferguson Elementary School
524 students
- Shasta Element
Shasta Elementary School
505 students
- This school 184
Merrill Elementary School
184 students
What this shows Merrill Elementary School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Elementary School compares
Merrill Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$15,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Merrill Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Klamath County Sd reports $15,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Elementary School
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has 184 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrill, OR. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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?
74.1% of students at Merrill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Elementary School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Merrill, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Klamath County Sd?
Besides Merrill Elementary School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.