Merritt Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Niles, Michigan 49120 · Brandywine Community Schools
#882 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#30502 of 50,301 nationally
About Merritt Elementary School
Merritt Elementary School is a public elementary located in Niles, in the Brandywine Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 882nd of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (53th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 304.
There are 11 schools in Niles; Merritt Elementary School ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Merritt Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Merritt Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brandywine Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
379 students · 733 m away
Brandywine Senior High School
Niles · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students · 2.4 km away
Brandywine Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
183 students · 2.5 km away
Niles Virtual School
Niles · Public other · Grades K–12
18 students · 5.0 km away
Clay High School
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 5.1 km away
Ballard Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 5.5 km away
Darden Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 5.5 km away
Eastside Connections School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
403 students · 5.9 km away
Clay International Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students · 5.9 km away
Swanson Traditional School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 6.3 km away
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303 students
Paris Ridge Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
303 students
Lockwood Elementary School
Eaton Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
303 students
Flushing Early Childhood Center
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
305 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merritt Elementary School a good school?
Merritt Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 42.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #882 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 Merritt Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Merritt Elementary School ranks #882 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #30502 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?
Merritt Elementary School had 304 students in 2025.
Is Merritt Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Merritt Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merritt Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merritt Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.