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Merritt Elementary School

Niles, Michigan · Grades PreK to 2 · Brandywine Community Schools

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About Merritt Elementary School

Located in Niles, Michigan, Merritt Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 2. Enrollment was 304 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Niles. With about 21.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.1 students per teacher. Brandywine Community Schools runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 24 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Berrien County.

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School facts

Address	1620 Lasalle Ave, Niles, MI 49120
Phone	(269) 684-6511
School district	Brandywine Community Schools
Grades	PreK to 2
Students (2024-25)	304
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.6
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Berrien County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260660000470). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Brandywine Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 6Niles · 0.5 mi Brandywine Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Niles · 1.5 mi Brandywine Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Niles · 1.5 mi Brandywine Innovation AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Niles · 1.7 mi Southside Special Educ SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 12Niles · 2.8 mi Niles Virtual SchoolPublic · Grades K to 12Niles · 3.1 mi Niles Cedar LanePublic · Grades 9 to 12Niles · 3.1 mi WAY NilesPublic · Grades 6 to 12Niles · 3.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Merritt Elementary School serve?

Merritt Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 2.

How many students attend Merritt Elementary School?

Merritt Elementary School reported 304 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Elementary School?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 304 students and 21.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Merritt Elementary School a public or charter school?

Merritt Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Merritt Elementary School in?

Merritt Elementary School is part of Brandywine Community Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/brandywine-community-schools/

Where is Merritt Elementary School located?

Merritt Elementary School is at 1620 Lasalle Ave, Niles, MI 49120. The phone number is (269) 684-6511.

How many other schools are near Merritt Elementary School?

There are 24 other schools within 5 miles of Merritt Elementary School in our directory.