Merrimac Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
12%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merrimac Elementary School?
55 students attend Merrimac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Merrimac Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimac Elementary School?
Merrimac Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Merrimac Elementary School offer ?
Merrimac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Merrimac Elementary School part of?
Merrimac Elementary School is part of Sauk Prairie School District.
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