Merced County Office of Education

District Overview
Headquartered at 632 West 13th Street in Merced, California, the Merced County Office of Education is an active, traditional public school system serving the educational needs of its vibrant small-city community. Operating eight district schools, the agency provides comprehensive learning programs spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Within the context of the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 1,894 students, offering structured learning environments tailored to foster academic progress, specialized instruction, and youth development across the region.

A defining feature of the district is its robust, multidisciplinary workforce designed to support a culturally rich student body. To serve its learners effectively, the district maintains a substantial staffing footprint that includes approximately 260 full-time equivalent teachers and over 400 instructional aides who offer vital hands-on classroom support. Complemented by nearly 1,295 specialized support personnel, bringing the total district workforce to nearly 1,958 full-time equivalent staff members, the Merced County Office of Education demonstrates a strong operational commitment to wraparound services, individual student attention, and administrative excellence.
8
Total Schools
1,894
Total Students
259.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merced County Office of Education
Demographic Student Count
White249
Hispanic1,429
Black68
Asian77
Two or More48
American Indian10
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    1,429 (75.6%)
  • White
    249 (13.2%)
  • Asian
    77 (4.1%)
  • Black
    68 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    48 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Merced County Office of Education
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High3
Other5
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:8
Students:1,894*
Teachers (FTE):259.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3