Merrydale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70812 · East Baton Rouge Parish
#583 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#29083 of 50,301 nationally
About Merrydale Elementary School
Merrydale Elementary School is a public elementary located in Baton Rouge, in the East Baton Rouge Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 242 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 583rd of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 242.
There are 91 schools in Baton Rouge; Merrydale Elementary School ranks 61st of 84 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merrydale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merrydale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
575 students · 976 m away
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 1.5 km away
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students · 1.5 km away
Inspire Charter Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
658 students · 1.7 km away
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
234 students · 1.8 km away
Claiborne Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 1.9 km away
Prescott K-8 Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
426 students · 3.0 km away
Winbourne Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students · 3.2 km away
Sharon Hills Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 3.4 km away
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students · 4.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merrydale Elementary School a good school?
Merrydale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #583 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merrydale Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Merrydale Elementary School ranks #583 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #29083 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merrydale Elementary School?
Merrydale Elementary School had 242 students in 2025.
Is Merrydale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Merrydale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merrydale Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merrydale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.