Merrill Road Elementary School (2025 Ranking)

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Merrill Road Elementary School

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Merrill Road Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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Merrill Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category

Attribute

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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Merrill Road Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 35% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Total Students

412 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Merrill Road Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Merrill Road Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

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The of Merrill Road Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (FL)

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merrill Road Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merrill Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

54%

21%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merrill Road Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

18%

35%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merrill Road Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.70

This chart displays the diversity score of Merrill Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

62%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merrill Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for (20-21)

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merrill Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Duval School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Merrill Road Elementary School often compared to?

Merrill Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Caroline Elementary School, Lake Lucina Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Merrill Road Elementary School?

412 students attend Merrill Road Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Merrill Road Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Road Elementary School?

Merrill Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Merrill Road Elementary School offer ?

Merrill Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2

What school district is Merrill Road Elementary School part of?

Merrill Road Elementary School is part of Duval School District.

In what neighborhood is Merrill Road Elementary School located?

Merrill Road Elementary School is located in the Arlington Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Arlington Hills.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education