MERRIMAN PARK EL

schools.risd.org/MerrimanParkES/

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merriman Park Elementary is a public school located in Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is situated in a residential area of North Dallas and is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of RISD, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement across its various campuses.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are hallmark traits of the Merriman Park community. By focusing on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Merriman Park Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. Its location on Winedale Drive places it within a convenient corridor for local families, and it remains a staple institution within the district’s northern boundary.

446

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERRIMAN PARK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	71
Black	110
Asian	16
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
239 (53.6%)
Black
110 (24.7%)
Hispanic
71 (15.9%)
Asian
16 (3.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-2800
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/MerrimanParkES/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 28

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 56