MERRIFIELD EL
MERRIFIELD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUNCANVILLE ISD school district, located in DUNCANVILLE, TX with about 494 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 28 teachers, MERRIFIELD EL 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.
MERRIFIELD ELementary, located at 102 E. Vinyard St. in Duncanville, Texas, is a public school serving the Duncanville Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Duncanville ISD community, it focuses on preparing young learners for future success by utilizing a diverse curriculum and encouraging collaboration between teachers, students, and families.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere for its student body. By focusing on essential foundational skills in subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, MERRIFIELD ELementary aims to provide a strong start for its students. With its central location in Duncanville, the school serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, striving to uphold the district’s core values of excellence and community responsibility.
For more information, contact MERRIFIELD EL at (972) 708-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137-2355
(972) 708-2900
MERRIFIELD EL is a public Title I school in DUNCANVILLE, TX with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUNCANVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 28.16
- 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 494 students
- Black or African American
- 54.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.1%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.