Merrill Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrill Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merrill Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
71%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Merrill Elementary School often compared to?
Merrill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laliberte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Merrill Elementary School?
345 students attend Merrill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Merrill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Elementary School?
Merrill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Merrill Elementary School offer ?
Merrill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrill Elementary School part of?
Merrill Elementary School is part of Bridgewater-Raynham School District.
In what neighborhood is Merrill Elementary School located?
Merrill Elementary School is located in the Raynham Center neighborhood of Raynham, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Raynham Center.
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