Merritt-little Alternative School serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merritt-little Alternative School?
23 students attend Merritt-little Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Merritt-little Alternative School students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Merritt-little Alternative School offer ?
Merritt-little Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Merritt-little Alternative School part of?
Merritt-little Alternative School is part of Garrard County School District.
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