Merrill Road Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Merrill Road Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merrill Road Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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?
419 students attend Merrill Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Merrill Road Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrill Road Elementary School?
Merrill Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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