MERRIMAN PARK EL
MERRIMAN PARK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 575 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 37 teachers, MERRIMAN PARK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
MERRIMAN PARK ELementary is a public school located in Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is situated in a residential area of North Dallas and is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of RISD, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement across its various campuses.
The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are hallmark traits of the Merriman Park community. By focusing on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and a supportive classroom atmosphere, MERRIMAN PARK ELementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. Its location on Winedale Drive places it within a convenient corridor for local families, and it remains a staple institution within the district’s northern boundary.
For more information, contact MERRIMAN PARK EL at (469) 593-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75231-4107
(469) 593-2800
MERRIMAN PARK EL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 575 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RICHARDSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 575
- Teachers:
- 37.45
- 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 575 students
- White
- 47.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.8%
- Black or African American
- 21.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.