Merry Elementary School

Richmond County
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
397 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Merry Elementary School, located on Boy Scout Road in Augusta, Georgia, is a public school serving the Richmond County School System. It is widely recognized in the local community for its focus on providing a structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area, emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Merry Elementary is known for fostering a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development. The school typically organizes various extracurricular activities, community events, and parent involvement initiatives designed to enhance the overall educational experience. By balancing academic rigor with a focus on character building, Merry Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
397
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    335 (84.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.5%)
  • White
    19 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Richmond County
Phone: (706)737-7185
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 47
Kindergarten 65
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio