MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mercer Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Shaker Heights City school district, located in Shaker Heights, OH with about 342 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Mercer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Mercer Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of Shaker Heights, Ohio, is a key component of the Shaker Heights City School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is known for fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and inclusivity. As part of a district renowned for its commitment to diversity and community engagement, Mercer emphasizes preparing its students for success in a global society through a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum.
The school is particularly recognized for its strong connection to the surrounding Shaker Heights community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a culture that values the arts, character education, and collaborative learning. With its location on Wimbledon Road, Mercer serves as a neighborhood hub that focuses on personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the support necessary to excel academically while developing the skills to become a contributing member of their community.
For more information, contact Mercer Elementary School at (216) 295-4070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shaker Heights, OH 44122-3163
(216) 295-4070
MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Shaker Heights, OH with about 342 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shaker Heights City
- Total Students:
- 342
- Teachers:
- 21
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 342 students
- White
- 46.2%
- Black or African American
- 37.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.