Mercer School

Mercer School District
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
121 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Mercer School, located in the scenic Northwoods of Wisconsin, serves as the heart of the Mercer community. As a small, PreK-12 district, it offers a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth, character development, and active participation in extracurricular activities, ensuring that every student feels known and valued throughout their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Mercer School leverages its unique northern location to integrate place-based learning opportunities. The district emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they pursue higher education or career pathways. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, the school creates a collaborative culture between teachers, parents, and the local community, striving to provide a high-quality, inclusive learning experience in a rural setting.
121
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (81.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (4.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mercer School District
Phone: (715)388-8266
Website: http://www.mercer.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 11
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio