Merkel High School
Merkel, TX
Grades 9 to 12 · 281 students
Public school
Merkel Elementary
Merkel, Texas · Grades PreK to 5 · Merkel ISD
Public school
About Merkel Elementary
Merkel Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Merkel, Texas. Enrollment was 563 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. Merkel ISD runs 3 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Taylor County. Within 5 miles there are 2 other schools.
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School facts
| Address | 1602 Sth 5th, Merkel, TX 79536 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (325) 928-4795 |
| School district | Merkel ISD |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 563 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 41 |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Taylor County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 483034003395). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Merkel MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Merkel · 0.2 miMerkel High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Merkel · 0.4 miTrent Independent School DistrictPublic · Grades PreK to 12Trent, TX · 6.9 miDyess ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Abilene, TX · 12.4 miClack MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Abilene, TX · 13.3 miBassetti ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Abilene, TX · 13.5 miSt Johns Episcopal SchoolPrivate, Episcopal · Grades PreK to 5Abilene, TX · 13.5 miStafford ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Abilene, TX · 14 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Merkel Elementary serve?
Merkel Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Merkel Elementary?
Merkel Elementary reported 563 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merkel Elementary?
About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 563 students and 41 teachers in federal data.
Is Merkel Elementary a public or charter school?
Merkel Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Merkel Elementary in?
Merkel Elementary is part of Merkel ISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/merkel-isd/
Where is Merkel Elementary located?
Merkel Elementary is at 1602 Sth 5th, Merkel, TX 79536. The phone number is (325) 928-4795.
How many other schools are near Merkel Elementary?
There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Merkel Elementary in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Merkel
Merkel Middle
Merkel, TX
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