Merino Elementary School

School District No. Re-4 Buffalo
315 LEE
MERINO, CO 80741
160 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
160
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    145 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: School District No. Re-4 Buffalo
Phone: (970)522-7229
Website: http://merino-sd.schoolfusion.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 23
Gender Ratio