- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Merrill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550105000147
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Merrill Elementary grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 550105000147 · Beloit, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 12.4:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High (1,305 students)
Merrill Elementary grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Merrill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,305 students
- Aldrich Interm 521
Aldrich Intermediate
521 students
- Fran Fruzen In 490
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
490 students
- Robinson Eleme 477
Robinson Elementary
477 students
- Todd Elementar 471
Todd Elementary
471 students
- This school 224
Merrill Elementary
224 students
What this shows Merrill Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Elementary compares
Merrill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 128% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$17,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 12.1%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Merrill Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Beloit School District reports $17,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Elementary
How many students attend Merrill Elementary?
Merrill Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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?
87.8% of students at Merrill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Elementary is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Elementary?
Merrill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in Beloit School District?
Besides Merrill Elementary, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.