Merton Primary

www.merton.k12.wi.us

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Merton Primary School, located in Merton, Wisconsin, is part of the Merton Community School District. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a close-knit school culture that emphasizes the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school benefits from being situated in a smaller, tight-knit suburban district, which allows for a strong sense of community involvement and personalized attention for students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Merton Primary aims to build a strong educational baseline, preparing children for the transition to the intermediate and middle school levels. With a focus on both traditional academic standards and character building, the school strives to create a positive, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

526

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merton Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
486 (92.4%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
Hispanic
12 (2.3%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Merton Community School District
Phone:	(262)538-2227
Website:	http://www.merton.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
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 82

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 93