Merrill Road Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Merrill Road Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merrill Road Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
53%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Merrill Road Elementary School often compared to?
Merrill Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Caroline Elementary School, Lake Lucina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Merrill Road Elementary School?
469 students attend Merrill Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Merrill Road Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Road Elementary School?
Merrill Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merrill Road Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Merrill Road Elementary School part of?
Merrill Road Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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