At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Mildred Merkley Elementary School: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 268
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Highland. It is one of 7 current school records connected to School Town of Highland. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.5%) and White (38.6%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mildred Merkley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.6%
- Hispanic44.5%
- Black9%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School Town of Highland
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
308 reported students
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Southridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Highland Online Public Education (HOPE)
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Highland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
774 reported students
Highland High School
High · Grades 09–12
971 reported students
Public schools near Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen J Warren Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Highland | KG–05 | 308 | 0.6 mi |
| Southridge Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Highland | KG–05 | 439 | 0.8 mi |
| Beiriger Elementary School Elementary · Griffith Public Schools | PK–05 | 426 | 1.2 mi |
| Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Elementary · School Town of Highland | PK–05 | 383 | 1.5 mi |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Munster | KG–05 | 463 | 1.9 mi |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Munster | PK–05 | 620 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Merkley Elementary School
What grades does Mildred Merkley Elementary School serve?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School Town of Highland.
How many students attend Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School reported 290 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 268 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 290 students and 13.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mildred Merkley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School Town of Highland attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mildred Merkley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mildred Merkley Elementary School in?
Mildred Merkley Elementary School is part of School Town of Highland, based in Highland, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Allen J Warren Elementary School (0.6 mi), Southridge Elementary School (0.8 mi), Beiriger Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.