At a glance
Reported students
358
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541
Merrimac School: 358 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.6:1 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
- 384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Merrimac School
Merrimac School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Holbrook. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sachem Central School District. NCES reports 358 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, 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 (66.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.4%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Merrimac School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.38 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 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 33.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White66.8%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black3.6%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Sachem Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tamarac Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Grundy Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
452 reported students
Wenonah School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
488 reported students
Nokomis School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Waverly Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
497 reported students
Cayuga School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
539 reported students
Public schools near Merrimac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Avenue School Elementary · Sachem Central School District | KG–05 | 452 | 0.4 mi |
| Tamarac Elementary School Elementary · Sachem Central School District | KG–05 | 421 | 1.5 mi |
| Sunrise Drive Elementary School Elementary · Sayville Union Free School District | PK–05 | 388 | 2 mi |
| Canaan Elementary School Elementary · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District | PK–05 | 596 | 2.3 mi |
| Nokomis School Elementary · Sachem Central School District | KG–05 | 496 | 2.4 mi |
| Hiawatha School Elementary · Sachem Central School District | KG–05 | 541 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Merrimac School
What grades does Merrimac School serve?
Merrimac School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sachem Central School District.
How many students attend Merrimac School?
Merrimac School reported 358 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Merrimac School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 358 students and 37.38 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 Merrimac School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Merrimac School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sachem Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Merrimac School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Merrimac School in?
Merrimac School is part of Sachem Central School District, based in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Merrimac School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grundy Avenue School (0.4 mi), Tamarac Elementary School (1.5 mi), Sunrise Drive Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.