Merrimac Community

(608)643-1995

www.saukprairieschools.org

134 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merrimac Community School, located at 360 School St in Merrimac, Wisconsin, is a primary educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Sauk Prairie School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a small-town setting, emphasizing personalized attention and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its younger students. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards while maintaining its identity as a neighborhood-centered campus.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Sauk Prairie educational system, which prioritizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By leveraging the district's comprehensive support services and technology initiatives, Merrimac Community School aims to prepare students for a successful transition into the middle and high school levels. Families can find more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and enrollment procedures through the official Sauk Prairie School District website at http://www.saukprairieschools.org.

134

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrimac Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	5

White
129 (96.3%)
Hispanic
5 (3.7%)

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:	Sauk Prairie School District
Phone:	(608)643-1995
Website:	http://www.saukprairieschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 19

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 18