Daniel W Merritt School

www.msad37.me/o/dw-merritt-elementary

98 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Daniel W. Merritt School, located in Addison, Maine, is a small public elementary school that serves as a central hub for the local coastal community. As part of Maine’s regional school system, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 8. Because of its location in a rural, sparsely populated area of Washington County, the school plays a vital role in fostering a close-knit environment where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to support student development.

Academically and socially, the school emphasizes traditional curriculum standards while leveraging its small-town setting to offer personalized attention to its learners. The school culture is characterized by a commitment to community values, often focusing on preparing students for the transition to regional high schools. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Daniel W. Merritt School strives to create an inclusive space that addresses the unique educational needs of children in the Addison area.

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel W Merritt School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	6
Two or More	1

White
91 (92.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (6.1 %)
Two or More
1 (1.0 %)

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:	RSU 37/MSAD 37
Phone:	(207)483-2229
Website:	http://www.msad37.me/o/dw-merritt-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 16