MERKEL EL

MERKEL ISD
1602 STH 5TH
MERKEL, TX 79536
565 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
565
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    391 (69.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    151 (26.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: MERKEL ISD
Phone: (325)928-4795
Website: http://www.merkel.esc14.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 272
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 67
Kindergarten 96
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 75
Gender Ratio