Merritt Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

 1620 Lasalle Ave
       Niles, MI  49120-4633


(269) 684-6511

District: Brandywine Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,944 Help


Students who attend Merritt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brandywine Middle School
High:    Brandywine Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Two or more races:
9.9%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), two or more races (9.9%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merritt Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merritt Elementary School is $10,944.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Merritt Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brandywine Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandywine Community Schools 359th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Merritt Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 357 15 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 371 10 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 377 15 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 351 6 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 327 8 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 334 16 0 10 5 n/a n/a 1 366
2003 334 16 0 10 5 n/a n/a 1 366
2004 305 8 2 7 4 n/a n/a 18 344
2005 284 14 1 8 1 n/a n/a 16 324
2006 277 12 0 6 0 n/a n/a 18 313
2007 270 11 2 10 0 n/a n/a 19 312
2008 288 11 5 16 n/a n/a n/a 14 334
2009 274 15 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 302 12 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 293 3 1 22 0 2 5 0 326
2012 317 3 1 22 0 0 7 0 350
2013 281 6 2 30 3 1 22 0 345
2014 264 8 1 33 3 0 22 0 331
2015 254 8 2 24 4 0 23 0 315
2016 247 12 3 17 4 1 30 0 314
2017 236 9 1 15 3 0 28 0 292
2018 229 5 1 11 5 0 25 0 276
2019 227 4 1 16 5 0 25 0 278
2020 264 5 1 16 2 2 23 0 313
2021 226 5 0 18 3 2 21 0 275
2022 231 9 1 21 2 1 27 0 292
2023 233 13 1 24 2 1 30 0 304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merritt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 387 17.0 22.8 0
1998 396 17.0 23.3 0
1999 404 21.0 19.2 0
2000 369 21.7 17.0 27.6
2001 340 17.2 19.8 35.9
2002 366 21.9 16.7 38.6
2003 366 21.9 16.7 38.6
2004 344 21.2 16.2 37.4
2005 324 19.6 16.5 n/a
2006 313 16.8 18.6 38
2007 312 16.8 18.6 52.9
2008 334 16.4 20.4 41.9
2009 316 17.4 18.2 52.2
2010 336 17.1 19.5 53.6
2011 326 16.9 19.2 58
2012 350 19.9 17.5 72
2013 345 21.0 16.4 66.4
2014 331 21.0 15.7 68.6
2015 315 20.0 15.7 69.2
2016 314 19.0 16.5 66.9
2017 292 17.5 16.6 70.9
2018 276 19.5 14.1 65.2
2019 278 17.9 15.4 67.3
2020 313 17.9 17.3 69.3
2021 275 17.8 15.4 72.7
2022 292 18.8 15.5 72.6
2023 304 19.9 15.2 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merritt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 387 17.0 22.8 0
1998 396 17.0 23.3 0
1999 404 21.0 19.2 0
2000 369 21.7 17.0 27.6
2001 340 17.2 19.8 35.9
2002 366 21.9 16.7 38.6
2003 366 21.9 16.7 38.6
2004 344 21.2 16.2 37.4
2005 324 19.6 16.5 n/a
2006 313 16.8 18.6 38
2007 312 16.8 18.6 52.9
2008 334 16.4 20.4 41.9
2009 316 17.4 18.2 52.2
2010 336 17.1 19.5 53.6
2011 326 16.9 19.2 58
2012 350 19.9 17.5 72
2013 345 21.0 16.4 66.4
2014 331 21.0 15.7 68.6
2015 315 20.0 15.7 69.2
2016 314 19.0 16.5 66.9
2017 292 17.5 16.6 70.9
2018 276 19.5 14.1 65.2
2019 278 17.9 15.4 67.3
2020 313 17.9 17.3 69.3
2021 275 17.8 15.4 72.7
2022 292 18.8 15.5 72.6
2023 304 19.9 15.2 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Merritt Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $928 (9.3%) $9,020 (90.7%) $9,948
2020 $900 (9.5%) $8,583 (90.5%) $9,484
2021 $1,613 (15.3%) $8,932 (84.7%) $10,545
2022 $1,214 (11.1%) $9,730 (88.9%) $10,944

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merritt Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students278304
 9.4%
African American413
 225%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian11
Hispanic1624
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White227233
 2.6%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%75%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Merritt Elementary School.

Students who attend Merritt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brandywine Middle School
High : Brandywine Senior High School

Students at Merritt Elementary School are 77% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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