At a glance
Reported students
134
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
427
Merrimac Community: 134 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 114
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Merrimac Community
Merrimac Community is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Merrimac. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Sauk Prairie School District. NCES reports 134 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 (96.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. 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 Merrimac Community
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.47 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 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
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.3%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Sauk Prairie School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tower Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
213 reported students
Grand Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
396 reported students
Bridges Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
458 reported students
Sauk Prairie Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
595 reported students
Sauk Prairie High
High · Grades 09–12
862 reported students
Public schools near Merrimac Community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi Primary Elementary · Lodi School District | PK–02 | 385 | 5.7 mi |
| Lodi Elementary Elementary · Lodi School District | 03–05 | 234 | 6.3 mi |
| Ouisconsing School of Collaboration Elementary · Charter · Lodi School District | 03–05 | 74 | 6.3 mi |
| Grand Avenue Elementary Elementary · Sauk Prairie School District | 03–05 | 396 | 8 mi |
| Bridges Elementary Elementary · Sauk Prairie School District | PK–02 | 458 | 8 mi |
| Al Behrman Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 278 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Merrimac Community
What grades does Merrimac Community serve?
Merrimac Community reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sauk Prairie School District.
How many students attend Merrimac Community?
Merrimac Community reported 134 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 114 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Merrimac Community?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 134 students and 9.47 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 Merrimac Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Merrimac Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sauk Prairie School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Merrimac Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.9% 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 Merrimac Community in?
Merrimac Community is part of Sauk Prairie School District, based in Prairie du Sac, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Merrimac Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lodi Primary (5.7 mi), Lodi Elementary (6.3 mi), Ouisconsing School of Collaboration (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.