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
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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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