Merrill Elementary School

352 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Merrill Elementary School, located on Pleasant Street in Raynham, Massachusetts, serves as a core component of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of a larger regional district, Merrill Elementary aims to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary groundwork for their future academic pursuits.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bridgewater-Raynham public school system, which emphasizes excellence, equity, and partnership with the community. Through its curriculum and programming, Merrill Elementary strives to engage students in a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with character development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendar updates, or specific curricular initiatives, the district’s official website at http://www.bridge-rayn.org serves as the primary portal for communication and engagement with the school community.

352

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	30
Black	24
Asian	15
Two or More	23

White
260 (73.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.5 %)
Black
24 (6.8 %)
Two or More
23 (6.5 %)
Asian
15 (4.3 %)

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:	Bridgewater-Raynham
Phone:	(508)824-2490
Website:	http://www.bridge-rayn.org
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 178

Grade 1 174