#1368 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#20907 of 50,301 nationally
About Merkel El
Merkel El is a public elementary located in Merkel, in the Merkel ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 563 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1368th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 563.
There are 3 schools in Merkel; Merkel El ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 Merkel El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merkel El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
O'bryant Pri
Bellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
563 students
High Point El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
Kemp-Carver El
Bryan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
563 students
Wilmer-Hutchins El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Handley STEM El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Basswood El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merkel El a good school?
Merkel El has a Success Index (US) of 56.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1368 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Merkel El rank in Texas?
Merkel El ranks #1368 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #20907 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merkel El?
Merkel El had 563 students in 2025.
Is Merkel El a elementary school or a high school?
Merkel El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merkel El?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Merkel El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.