CHATTERTON SCHOOL

www.merrick.k12.ny.us

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chatterton School, located at 108 North Merrick Avenue in Merrick, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Merrick Union Free School District. As a key component of the local educational community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-6 student population. The school emphasizes a strong foundational curriculum, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to promote creativity and school spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the Merrick community and maintains a close partnership with parents and local families to ensure a cohesive educational experience. By utilizing the resources provided by the Merrick Union Free School District, Chatterton School offers a structured, student-centered approach to learning that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming academic calendar can visit their official website at http://www.merrick.k12.ny.us.

451

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHATTERTON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	56
Black	13
Asian	41
Two or More	17

White
324 (71.8%)
Hispanic
56 (12.4%)
Asian
41 (9.1%)
Two or More
17 (3.8%)
Black
13 (2.9%)

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:	MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-7270
Website:	http://www.merrick.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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 40

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 47