Merrill Elementary School

www.kcsd.k12.or.us

170 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Merrill Elementary School is a public school located in the small, agricultural community of Merrill, Oregon, serving students in the Klamath County School District. As a rural educational institution, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing foundational academics and personal development within a small-town atmosphere. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and dedicated educators.

Part of the larger Klamath County school system, Merrill Elementary benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining its own unique local character. The school focuses on preparing elementary-aged children for future academic success by providing a structured curriculum and engaging students in various developmental activities. Families interested in learning more about their specific academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment procedures can visit the district’s official website at http://www.kcsd.k12.or.us.

170

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	69
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
97 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
69 (40.6 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Klamath County SD
Phone:	(541)798-5723
Website:	http://www.kcsd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
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 29

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 16