Merritt Elementary School

www.brandywinebobcats.org

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

304

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merritt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	24
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
233 (76.6 %)
Two or More
30 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.9 %)
Black
13 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandywine Community Schools
Phone:	(269)684-6511
Website:	http://www.brandywinebobcats.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 117

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 86