Chatterton School in Merrick, NY

At a glance

Reported students

451

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

46.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

588

Chatterton School: 451 reported students.

State peer staffing position

18th percentile

9.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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: 423
Teachers (FTE): 45
Student–teacher ratio: 9.4:1

What the reported data says about Chatterton School

Chatterton School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Merrick. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Merrick Union Free School District. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 White (71.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 Chatterton School

1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.5 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 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.6%
Students with disabilities: 9.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 8.4%
Lunch program: Missing

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White71.8%
Hispanic12.4%
Black2.9%
Asian9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.8%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Birch School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

588 reported students

Norman J Levy Lakeside School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

644 reported students

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Public schools near Chatterton 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
Camp Avenue School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District	KG–06	491	0.8 mi
Birch School Elementary · Merrick Union Free School District	PK–06	588	0.8 mi
Park Avenue School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District	KG–06	324	1 mi
Norman J Levy Lakeside School Elementary · Merrick Union Free School District	PK–06	644	1 mi
Martin Avenue Elementary School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District	KG–06	328	1.2 mi
Newbridge Road School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District	KG–06	336	1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Chatterton School

What grades does Chatterton School serve?

Chatterton School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Merrick Union Free School District.

How many students attend Chatterton School?

Chatterton School reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 423 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Chatterton School?

The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 451 students and 46.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Chatterton School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Chatterton School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Merrick Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Chatterton School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

8.4% 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 Chatterton School in?

Chatterton School is part of Merrick Union Free School District, based in Merrick, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Chatterton School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Camp Avenue School (0.8 mi), Birch School (0.8 mi), Park Avenue School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.