School Overview
Merrimac Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Holbrook, New York, and is part of the **Sachem Central School District**, which is one of the largest suburban school districts on Long Island. The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. As a member of the Sachem community, the school emphasizes the district’s core values of excellence, collaboration, and student engagement to prepare children for their middle and high school transitions.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State educational standards, offering a comprehensive program that includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by art, music, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, Merrimac Elementary often hosts community events and maintains an active parent-teacher organization (the PTA) to encourage parental involvement. By utilizing the resources of the larger Sachem district, the school provides students with access to diverse extracurricular opportunities and instructional technology, aimed at helping each student reach their full potential within a structured and inclusive setting.
358
Total Students
37.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERRIMAC SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White239
Hispanic73
Black13
Asian13
Two or More19
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    239 (66.8%)
  • Hispanic
    73 (20.4%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.3%)
  • Black
    13 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    13 (3.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (631)244-5670
Website: http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MERRIMAC SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten48
Grade 142
Grade 286
Grade 348
Grade 437
Grade 597
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MERRIMAC SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14841.3%
Male21058.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)