MERRITT

Located at 19693 East 1130 Road in Elk City, Oklahoma, Merritt Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district set within a rural fringe community in the greater Elk City area. Operating two educational facilities, this non-charter district provides a continuous academic pathway serving students from pre-kindergarten all the way through the twelfth grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 786 students, consisting of 421 male and 365 female pupils. The student population includes 635 White, 97 Hispanic, 28 American Indian, 20 students identifying with two or more races, 3 Black, 2 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student.

To support its student body and school operations, the district employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of approximately 169.88 staff members. This comprehensive staffing structure includes nearly 97.76 FTE teachers, 12 FTE instructional aides, and 60.12 FTE support staff personnel. Operating as a regular local education agency outside of a supervisory union, the district falls within US Congressional District 4003, Oklahoma State Senate District 40038, and Oklahoma State House District 40055. Community members, parents, and researchers seeking additional information can contact the district by phone at (580) 225-5460 or visit its official website at http://www.merritt.k12.ok.us.