MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/merrillroad

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Merrill Road Elementary School is a public school located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, serving students as part of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Jacksonville community to enhance the student experience. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and updates on district policies. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, complemented by a nurturing school culture, Merrill Road Elementary strives to provide a stable and productive foundation for the diverse student population it serves.

363

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	72
Black	183
Asian	6
Two or More	42

Black
183 (50.4%)
Hispanic
72 (19.8%)
White
60 (16.5%)
Two or More
42 (11.6%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)

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:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)745-4919
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/merrillroad
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 80

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	46.6%
Male	194	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)