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Merritt Elementary School

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Merritt Elementary School ranks 87 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Merritt Elementary School is a public school in Elk City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 634 students. The school is part of the Merritt District, which is ranked 56 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Merritt Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating, indicating strong academic performance.

Merritt Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school also excels in serving its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 36th out of 502 Oklahoma elementary schools in this subgroup. Merritt's chronic absenteeism rates are on par with or better than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.6 is slightly higher than some nearby schools but lower than others.

While Cheyenne Elementary outperforms Merritt across all subject areas and grade levels, Merritt's overall academic performance and student outcomes make it a standout school in the region. The school's ability to achieve strong results with a relatively moderate level of per-student spending suggests effective strategies for supporting its diverse student population.

621

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,875

Per pupil spending ?

58.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644-3644

(580) 225-5460

District: Merritt

Students who attend Merritt Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Merritt High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

11.9%

American Indian:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (46% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Oklahoma elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg42%

Oklahoma avg27%

Elementary school

87^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

39^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 452Merritt among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	80.4	87 of 614	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	115 of 389	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.2	65 of 276	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	80 of 323	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	71 of 646	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	126 of 411	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.6	56 of 406	86.2%	★★★★☆
2017	64.4	125 of 407	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	81.7	47 of 498	90.6%	★★★★★
2015	66.8	303 of 957	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.8	416 of 846	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.9	441 of 845	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.4	596 of 840	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	36 of 502	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	82.4	33 of 506	93.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	67 of 289	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	85 of 403	78.9%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	39 of 369	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	15 of 189	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	13 of 149	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	75.4	21 of 171	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	18 of 407	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	71.9	44 of 228	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	63.2	68 of 233	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	57.6	84 of 238	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	76.8	46 of 332	86.1%	★★★★☆
2011	43.8	360 of 542	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.6	147 of 539	72.7%	★★★★☆
2009	68.4	125 of 521	76.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	14 of 284	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	4 of 278	98.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	35 of 215	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.8	14 of 257	94.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)77th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)84th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+26 vs state

Mathematics46%+20 vs state

English Language Arts I36%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Merritt Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)							OSTP Mathematics (2025)							OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Merritt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	19693 East 1130 Road	Elk City	73644	Beckham County	Merritt	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 225-5460	621	35	17.9	58.5%	506 (81.5%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (11.9%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	80.4	87^th of 614 public elementary schools	85.8%		66.3	115^th of 389 public elementary schools	70.4%	28	50.0	36.0	36.0	31.0	29.0	35.0	36.0	57.0	31.0	48.0	46.0	54.0	39.0	46.0	69.0	40.0	56.0	$7,875
Elk City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2801 Brigadier General Ronald	Elk City	73644	Beckham County	Elk City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 225-7722	729	44	16.4	63.1%	435 (59.7%)	29 (4.0%)	174 (23.9%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.2%)								(n/a)	37.0						37.0	46.0						46.0				$10,278
Sayre Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Hannah Dr	Sayre	73662	Beckham County	Sayre	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 928-2013	325	22	14.7	68.9%	233 (71.7%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (14.5%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.1%)	73.5	124^th of 614 public elementary schools	79.8%		41.2	245^th of 389 public elementary schools	37.0%	121	38.0	28.0	27.0				31.0	56.0	57.0	42.0				51.0	40.0		40.0	$11,778
Canute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	216 East Walk Street	Canute	73626	Washita County	Canute	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 472-3295	262	18	14.9	39.3%	198 (75.6%)	3 (1.1%)	35 (13.4%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	67	168^th of 614 public elementary schools	72.6%					(n/a)	20.0		51.0	25.0		48.0	35.0	20.0		48.0	43.0		42.0	46.0	85.0	51.0	66.0	$9,146
Will Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	102 Hwy 44	Burns Flat	73624	Washita County	Burns Flat-Dill City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 562-4851	355	24	15.0	67.9%	245 (69.0%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (16.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.3%)	30.8	432^nd of 614 public elementary schools	29.6%					(n/a)	21.0	11.0	10.0	21.0	20.0	7.0	15.0	38.0	20.0	13.0	32.0	23.0	0.0	22.0	13.0	7.0	10.0	$11,029
Hammon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	802 Shockey St	Hammon	73650	Roger Mills County	Hammon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 473-2289	177	15	11.5	69.5%	106 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.2%)								(n/a)							32.0							43.0			27.0	$13,210
Cheyenne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	910 E Buster Avenue	Cheyenne	73628	Roger Mills County	Cheyenne	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 497-2486	192	16	12.0	54.2%	152 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)								(n/a)							59.0							64.0			75.0	$12,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Merritt Elementary School attend?

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

High : Merritt High School

What is the racial makeup of Merritt Elementary School?

Students at Merritt Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 621 students attended Merritt Elementary School.

Is Merritt Elementary School a good school?

Merritt Elementary School ranks 87^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Merritt Elementary School in?

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