MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUTNAM school district, located in MELROSE, FL with about 429 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 24 teachers, MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the rural community of Melrose, Florida, and is part of the Putnam County School District. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student engagement within a tight-knit community setting.
As a member of the Putnam County school system, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while leveraging its location to provide a supportive environment for young learners. The school’s digital presence through the district website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and information regarding extracurricular activities aimed at fostering both the intellectual and social growth of its student body.
For more information, contact MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 475-2060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MELROSE, FL 32666-3907
(352) 475-2060
http://MES.PUTNAMSCHOOLS.ORG
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MELROSE, FL with about 429 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PUTNAM
- Total Students:
- 429
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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 429 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.