Merrill Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merrill, Michigan 48637 · Merrill Community Schools
#988 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#33601 of 50,301 nationally
About Merrill Elementary School
Merrill Elementary School is a public elementary located in Merrill, in the Merrill Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 196 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 988th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 196.
There are 3 schools in Merrill; Merrill Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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 Merrill Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merrill Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merrill High School
Merrill · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students · 394 m away
Merrill Middle School
Merrill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
97 students · 394 m away
Hemlock Middle School
Hemlock · Public middle · Grades 5–8
350 students · 8.1 km away
KC Ling Elementary School
Hemlock · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
365 students · 8.1 km away
Hemlock Elementary School
Hemlock · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
129 students · 8.3 km away
Hemlock High School
Hemlock · Public high · Grades 9–12
341 students · 8.4 km away
Breckenridge Elementary School
Breckenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 11 km away
Breckenridge MiddleHigh School
Breckenridge · Public high · Grades 6–12
310 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Morrice Area Elementary School
Morrice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
Crescentwood Elementary School
Eastpointe · Public elementary · Grades K–2
195 students
Northeastern Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
Pinehurst Early Elementary
Mount Morris · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
197 students
Pennfield Purdy School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–2
197 students
River Valley Elementary School
Three Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrill Elementary School a good school?
Merrill Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #988 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Merrill Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Merrill Elementary School ranks #988 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #33601 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School had 196 students in 2025.
Is Merrill Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Merrill Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merrill Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Merrill Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.