OLD MILL ROAD SCHOOL

NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.nmerrickschools.org

461 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Old Mill Road School is a public elementary school located in Merrick, New York, serving students in the North Merrick Union Free School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help children build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging personal and social growth. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on creating an inclusive community that engages both students and their families.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Old Mill Road School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment programs, arts, and character education to support the "whole child." As part of the North Merrick school community, it prioritizes clear communication and active parent involvement to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. For families looking for more information on the school’s academic calendar, district policies, or specific programs, the school maintains a comprehensive online presence at http://www.nmerrickschools.org.

461

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLD MILL ROAD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	87
Black	11
Asian	49
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (66.2%)
Hispanic
87 (18.9%)
Asian
49 (10.6%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)379-0945
Website:	http://www.nmerrickschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 69

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 67

Ungraded 2