Merquin Elementary

20316 West Third Ave.
Stevinson, CA 95374

www.hilmarusd.org

126 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Merquin Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Stevinson, California. Serving as part of the Hilmar Unified School District, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the needs of students in the surrounding agricultural region. It functions as a foundational institution within the district, focusing on delivering core academic instruction while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere often associated with small-town schools.

Because it operates under the umbrella of the Hilmar Unified School District, Merquin Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a larger district while retaining its unique identity as a local community hub. The school emphasizes student development and community engagement, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the district. For more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or administrative updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website.

126

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merquin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	110
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
110 (87.3%)
White
14 (11.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hilmar Unified
Phone:	(209)634-4938
Website:	http://www.hilmarusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 19