MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District No. Re-4 Buffalo school district, located in MERINO, CO with about 165 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Merino, Colorado, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Merino School District (RE-401J). As a small-town institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where students from kindergarten through the elementary grades receive foundational instruction. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, leveraging its small size to provide more personalized attention to each student.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Merino Elementary plays an essential role in the local community, serving as a primary point of engagement for families in the region. The school strives to prepare its students for future academic success by balancing core subjects with a supportive atmosphere. Those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or administrative updates can find further information through their official district website.

For more information, contact MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 522-7229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

315 LEE
MERINO, CO 80741
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MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERINO, CO with about 165 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
165
Teachers:
9.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 165 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.