Merrick-Moore Elementary

www.merrickmoore.dpsnc.net/

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merrick-Moore Elementary School, located in Durham, North Carolina, operates as part of the Durham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while celebrating the diverse backgrounds of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Merrick-Moore places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture. The school works closely with families and local partners to provide various extracurricular opportunities and support systems that cater to students' social and emotional well-being. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative campus, Merrick-Moore strives to maintain a positive educational atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and responsible learners.

445

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrick-Moore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	232
Black	175
Asian	4
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
232 (52.1%)
Black
175 (39.3%)
White
17 (3.8%)
Two or More
16 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3952
Website:	http://www.merrickmoore.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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 5

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 92