MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MERRITT ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MERRITT school district, located in Elk City, OK with about 638 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, MERRITT ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located in Elk City, Oklahoma, serves as a cornerstone of the Merritt Public Schools district. As a rural educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and focused learning environment for its students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, providing a curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to the district's middle and high school levels.
The school’s website reflects a dedication to transparency and communication, serving as a hub for parents and community members to access essential resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and district policies. By maintaining a clear connection with families, Merritt Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive academically while benefiting from the close-knit, community-oriented values characteristic of the Elk City area.
For more information, contact MERRITT ES at (580) 225-5460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elk City, OK 73644-3644
(580) 225-5460
http://www.merritt.k12.ok.us
MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elk City, OK with about 638 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MERRITT
- Total Students:
- 638
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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
* 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 638 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.