MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Merritt Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brandywine Community Schools school district, located in Niles, MI with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 19 teachers, Merritt 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.

Merritt Elementary School is a public school located in Niles, Michigan, and serves as a key part of the Brandywine Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on foundational academic skills and character development, Merritt Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the Brandywine district’s curriculum.

As part of the "Brandywine Bobcats" community, the school emphasizes a sense of local pride and collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. The institution utilizes the district’s official website to keep the community informed about school events, academic resources, and administrative updates. Through its dedication to a well-rounded elementary education, Merritt Elementary works to provide a safe and nurturing space where students can build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Merritt Elementary School at (269) 684-6511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120-4633
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MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Niles, MI with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
276
Teachers:
19.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 276 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.