Merrick-Moore Elementary

www.merrickmoore.dpsnc.net/

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merrick-Moore Elementary School, located in Durham, North Carolina, operates as part of the Durham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while celebrating the diverse backgrounds of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Merrick-Moore places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture. The school works closely with families and local partners to provide various extracurricular opportunities and support systems that cater to students' social and emotional well-being. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative campus, Merrick-Moore strives to maintain a positive educational atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and responsible learners.

540

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrick-Moore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	277
Black	211
Asian	5
Two or More	23

Hispanic
277 (51.3 %)
Black
211 (39.1 %)
White
24 (4.4 %)
Two or More
23 (4.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3952
Website:	http://www.merrickmoore.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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 85

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Merrick-Moore Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Merrick-Moore Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	47.6%
Male	283	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Reaching All Minds Academy

Charter School 400 Students

2703 Holloway St.
Durham, NC 27703 (1.1 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th