Summary:
Merritt Elementary School is a public school located in Elk City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 634 students. The school is part of the Elk City School District, which is ranked 71 out of 295 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Merritt Elementary consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, Merritt Elementary's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state average, with 50% proficient or better in 3rd grade ELA (vs. 29% state), 46% in 5th grade ELA (vs. 28% state), 58% in 3rd grade Math (vs. 34% state), and 57% in 6th grade Math (vs. 23% state). The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 72% of 5th graders proficient or better in 2021-2022, compared to the state average of 38%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (57.1%), Merritt Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 33rd out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year.
Merritt Elementary's student population is predominantly White (80.44%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (13.25%), Native American (3.47%), and two or more races (1.58%) students. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma, with a current ranking of 65th out of 276 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This performance is particularly strong for its White and low-income student subgroups, ranking 85th and 33rd, respectively, out of Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Compared to nearby schools like Cheyenne Elementary, Hammon Elementary, and Will Rogers Elementary, Merritt Elementary's academic performance and school rankings are generally stronger, suggesting it may be providing a higher quality of education to its students.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-8
District:
Merritt
SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,061
Students who attend Merritt Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9
Number of students: 634
Racial breakdown:
White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
13.2%
American Indian:
3.5%
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Two or more races:
1.6%
Asian:
0.6%
African American:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%
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