Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Mercer Elementary School serves 59 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
59 students attend Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mercer Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mercer Elementary School part of?

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