MERRITT ES

MERRITT
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
634 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
634
Total Students
37.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    510 (80.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (13.3 %)
  • American Indian
    22 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: MERRITT
Phone: (580)225-5460
Website: http://www.merritt.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 64
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 59
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ELK CITY ES
ELK CITY
753 Students
2801 Brigadier General Ronald D Buckley Ave
Elk City, OK 73644 (3.3 miles away)
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