Merwin Elementary School

www.westcler.org

602 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Merwin Elementary School is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves as a public elementary institution within the West Clermont Local School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in grades K-5. The facility is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while also prioritizing the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Merwin Elementary is known for its dedication to building a collaborative school culture. The administration and staff work closely with families and the community to ensure that students have the resources needed to succeed both in the classroom and in their extracurricular pursuits. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, Merwin strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

602

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merwin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	42
Black	13
Asian	20
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
498 (82.7%)
Hispanic
42 (7.0%)
Two or More
27 (4.5%)
Asian
20 (3.3%)
Black
13 (2.2%)
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:	West Clermont Local
Phone:	(513)947-7800
Website:	http://www.westcler.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 98

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 109