MERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Merton Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Merton Community School District school district, located in Merton, WI with about 432 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, Merton Primary 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.
Merton Primary School, located in Merton, Wisconsin, is part of the Merton Community School District. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a close-knit school culture that emphasizes the social and emotional development of its young learners.
The school benefits from being situated in a smaller, tight-knit suburban district, which allows for a strong sense of community involvement and personalized attention for students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Merton Primary aims to build a strong educational baseline, preparing children for the transition to the intermediate and middle school levels. With a focus on both traditional academic standards and character building, the school strives to create a positive, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Merton Primary at (262) 538-2227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
http://www.merton.k12.wi.us
MERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Merton, WI with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Merton Community School District
- Total Students:
- 432
- Teachers:
- 28.7
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 432 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.