Mercer Elementary School

23325 Wimbledon Rd
Shaker Heights, OH 44122

396 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mercer Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of Shaker Heights, Ohio, is a key component of the Shaker Heights City School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is known for fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and inclusivity. As part of a district renowned for its commitment to diversity and community engagement, Mercer emphasizes preparing its students for success in a global society through a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum.

The school is particularly recognized for its strong connection to the surrounding Shaker Heights community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a culture that values the arts, character education, and collaborative learning. With its location on Wimbledon Road, Mercer serves as a neighborhood hub that focuses on personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the support necessary to excel academically while developing the skills to become a contributing member of their community.

396

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	15
Black	159
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
184 (46.5%)
Black
159 (40.2%)
Two or More
33 (8.3%)
Hispanic
15 (3.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Shaker Heights City
Phone:	(216)295-4070
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 72

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 63