Merriam Elementary School serves 88 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
88 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
10 teachers
Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Merriam Community Consolidated School District 19
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merriam Elementary School?
88 students attend Merriam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Merriam Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Merriam Elementary School offer ?
Merriam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Merriam Elementary School part of?
Merriam Elementary School is part of Merriam Community Consolidated School District 19.
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