East Range Academy of Tech-Science
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Merritt Elementary
Mountain Iron, Minnesota · Grades PreK to 6 · Mountain Iron-Buhl School District
Public school
About Merritt Elementary
Merritt Elementary is a public school in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, serving pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 354 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 15.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (22.7 teachers in all). It is one of 2 schools in Mountain Iron-Buhl School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in St. Louis County. Within 5 miles there are 16 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 8659 Unity Drive, Mountain Iron, MN 55768 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (218) 735-8271 |
| School district | Mountain Iron-Buhl School District |
| Grades | PreK to 6 |
| Students (2024-25) | 354 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 22.7 |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Town, remote, St. Louis County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 270000101610). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Mountain Iron-Buhl SecondaryPublic · Grades 7 to 12Mountain Iron · under 0.1 miMountain Iron-Buhl ISD 712 Credit RPublic · Grades 9 to 12Mountain Iron · under 0.1 miNortheast Service Cooperative OllPublic · Grades 7 to 12Mountain Iron · 0.1 miEast Range Academy of Tech-ScienceCharter · Grades 9 to 12Mountain Iron · 0.5 miNLC 6076 Special Education ProgramPublic · Grades PreK to 12Virginia, MN · 1.9 miNLC 6076 ALC ProgramPublic · Grades 7 to 12Virginia, MN · 1.9 miNLC 6076 Credit RecoveryPublic · Grades 9 to 12Virginia, MN · 1.9 miParkview ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Virginia, MN · 2.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Merritt Elementary serve?
Merritt Elementary serves pre-K through grade 6.
How many students attend Merritt Elementary?
Merritt Elementary reported 354 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Elementary?
About 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 354 students and 22.7 teachers in federal data.
Is Merritt Elementary a public or charter school?
Merritt Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Merritt Elementary in?
Merritt Elementary is part of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/mountain-iron-buhl-school-district/
Where is Merritt Elementary located?
Merritt Elementary is at 8659 Unity Drive, Mountain Iron, MN 55768. The phone number is (218) 735-8271.
How many other schools are near Merritt Elementary?
There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of Merritt Elementary in our directory.
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