- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holbrook, NY
Merrimac School
Federal NCES profile for Merrimac School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362535003504
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrimac School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Holbrook · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrimac School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimac School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Holbrook, NY.
School address
District: Sachem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362535003504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Merrimac School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 362535003504 · Holbrook, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.5:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachem High School North (2,008 students)
Merrimac School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Merrimac School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School North
2,008 students
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School East
1,984 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
928 students
- Sagamore Middl
Sagamore Middle School
893 students
- Samoset Middle
Samoset Middle School
847 students
- This school 358
Merrimac School
358 students
What this shows Merrimac School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrimac School compares
Merrimac School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Merrimac School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sachem Central School District reports $29,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrimac School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sachem High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagamore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samoset Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrimac School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Merrimac School
How many students attend Merrimac School?
Merrimac School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holbrook, NY. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrimac School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrimac School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 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 Merrimac School?
20.5% of students at Merrimac School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrimac School?
The largest demographic group at Merrimac School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Holbrook, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrimac School?
Merrimac School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Merrimac School rank among elementary schools in Holbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrimac School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Holbrook, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Sachem Central School District?
Besides Merrimac School, Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School North (2,008 students), Sachem High School East (1,984 students), and Seneca Middle School (928 students). See the Sachem Central School District district page for the complete list.