MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 590 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, serving students as part of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.
The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Jacksonville community to enhance the student experience. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and updates on district policies. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, complemented by a nurturing school culture, Merrill Road Elementary strives to provide a stable and productive foundation for the diverse student population it serves.
For more information, contact MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 745-4919 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277-2927
(904) 745-4919
MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 590 students
- Black or African American
- 55.9%
- White
- 22.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.