MERKEL EL

MERKEL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MERKEL ISD school district, located in MERKEL, TX with about 570 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 40 teachers, MERKEL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

MERKEL ELementary School, located in Merkel, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Merkel Independent School District. Situated at 1512 South 5th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. As part of the Region 14 Education Service Center area, the school focuses on building essential academic skills and character development, preparing its students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to cultivate both personal growth and academic excellence. By utilizing resources provided by the district and the broader regional network, MERKEL ELementary strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Families and community members interested in specific school programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further information through their official website at http://www.merkel.esc14.net.

For more information, contact MERKEL EL at (325) 928-4795 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1512 STH 5TH
MERKEL, TX 79536-0430
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MERKEL EL is a public Title I school in MERKEL, TX with about 570 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MERKEL ISD
Total Students:
570
Teachers:
40.48
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 570 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERKEL EL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.4%
Hispanic/Latino
25.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.