MERRIMAN PARK EL

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

518

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERRIMAN PARK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	92
Black	141
Asian	17
Two or More	11

White
257 (49.6 %)
Black
141 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
92 (17.8 %)
Asian
17 (3.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-2800
Website:	http://risd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 1

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 76