Merriam School

merriam.abschools.org

431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Merriam School, located in Acton, Massachusetts, is a prominent public elementary school serving students in grades PK–6. As part of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectual competence and character.

Beyond the classroom, Merriam is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Acton community. The school promotes an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and utilizing modern resources, the Merriam School aims to prepare its students to be thoughtful, responsible citizens within the district and beyond.

431

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merriam School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	29
Black	12
Asian	72
Two or More	34

White
282 (65.7 %)
Asian
72 (16.8 %)
Two or More
34 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.8 %)
Black
12 (2.8 %)

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:	Acton-Boxborough
Phone:	(978)264-3371
Website:	http://merriam.abschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 34

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 72