Mercer Elementary School

611 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mercer Elementary School is a public school located in the Forest Hills Local School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. Serving students in the suburban area of Forest Hills, the school is known for its commitment to a high-quality academic environment and a supportive school culture. It typically caters to students in the primary grade levels, focusing on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district’s well-regarded educational pipeline.

The school is characterized by its strong community involvement and the active participation of both parents and staff. As part of the Forest Hills district, Mercer Elementary emphasizes rigorous academic standards, the integration of technology in the classroom, and a focus on personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of its student population. With a mission often centered on fostering curiosity and lifelong learning, the school provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

611

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	39
Black	15
Asian	10
Two or More	46

White
501 (82.0%)
Two or More
46 (7.5%)
Hispanic
39 (6.4%)
Black
15 (2.5%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)

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:	Forest Hills Local
Phone:	(513)232-7000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 75

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 88