At a glance
Reported students
337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
337
Kate Goodrich Elementary: 337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Kate Goodrich Elementary
Kate Goodrich Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Merrill. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merrill Area School District. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (85.8%) and multiracial (7.1%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kate Goodrich Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.87 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White85.8%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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 Merrill Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–04
257 reported students
Prairie River Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
507 reported students
Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)
Other · Grades PK–PK
124 reported students
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
High · Grades 11–12
31 reported students
Bridges Virtual Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
674 reported students
Merrill High
High · Grades 09–12
756 reported students
Public schools near Kate Goodrich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie River Middle Middle · Merrill Area School District | 05–08 | 507 | 0.6 mi |
| Merrill Adult Diploma Academy High · Charter · Merrill Area School District | 11–12 | 31 | 1.2 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Merrill Area School District | 03–04 | 257 | 1.7 mi |
| Merrill High High · Merrill Area School District | 09–12 | 756 | 1.8 mi |
| Bridges Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Merrill Area School District | PK–12 | 674 | 1.8 mi |
| Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL) Other · Merrill Area School District | PK–PK | 124 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kate Goodrich Elementary
What grades does Kate Goodrich Elementary serve?
Kate Goodrich Elementary reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Merrill Area School District.
How many students attend Kate Goodrich Elementary?
Kate Goodrich Elementary reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 337 students and 26.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kate Goodrich Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kate Goodrich Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Merrill Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kate Goodrich Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.8% 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 Kate Goodrich Elementary in?
Kate Goodrich Elementary is part of Merrill Area School District, based in Merrill, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kate Goodrich Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie River Middle (0.6 mi), Merrill Adult Diploma Academy (1.2 mi), Washington Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.