At a glance
Reported students
562
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Merrywood Elementary: 562 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Merrywood Elementary
Merrywood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Greenwood. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Greenwood 50. NCES reports 562 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 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 (47.2%) and Black (32.9%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 Merrywood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.55 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.2%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black32.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.9%
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 Greenwood 50
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Mathews Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Woodfields Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
680 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Pinecrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Public schools near Merrywood Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 379 | 1.3 mi |
| Greenwood Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–08 | 432 | 2.3 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 426 | 2.4 mi |
| Eleanor S. Rice Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 535 | 2.9 mi |
| Hodges Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 349 | 4.8 mi |
| Mathews Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 529 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Merrywood Elementary
What grades does Merrywood Elementary serve?
Merrywood Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Greenwood 50.
How many students attend Merrywood Elementary?
Merrywood Elementary reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Merrywood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 562 students and 45.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Merrywood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Merrywood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greenwood 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Merrywood Elementary in?
Merrywood Elementary is part of Greenwood 50, based in Greenwood, SC, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Merrywood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinecrest Elementary (1.3 mi), Greenwood Charter Academy (2.3 mi), Lakeview Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.