Merrill Elementary

www.sdb.k12.wi.us/merrill

224 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merrill Elementary, located at 1635 Nelson Ave in Beloit, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational academic institution within the School District of Beloit. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its students. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, Merrill aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community pride and engagement.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating standard curriculum requirements with initiatives designed to build strong character and resilience. Families interested in enrollment, district policies, or specific school programming—such as extracurricular activities and student support services—can find comprehensive resources and updates on the school’s official website at http://beloitschools.net/merrill. Through its ongoing efforts, Merrill Elementary continues to strive toward closing achievement gaps and providing equitable opportunities for all children within the Beloit area.

224

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	48
Black	124
Asian	1
Two or More	24

Black
124 (55.4%)
Hispanic
48 (21.4%)
White
27 (12.1%)
Two or More
24 (10.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beloit School District
Phone:	(608)361-2605
Website:	http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/merrill
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 24

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 35