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2 schools in MERRITT

Oklahoma · 786 students · 1 city

MERRITT runs the local public-school system inside Oklahoma: 2 K-12 schools serving roughly 786 students, with 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in MERRITT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
786
-50 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How MERRITT ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OklahomaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
786#166 of 223#7,833 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#213 of 223N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.1:1#127 of 222#6,494 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
56.0%#166 of 223#3,339 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside MERRITT

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 807 to 786 students (down 3%) and from 50 to 49 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
MERRITT ESElk CityElementaryPK-08621
MERRITT HSElk CityHigh09-12165

About MERRITT

MERRITT administers 2 public schools across Oklahoma, collectively teacheing roughly 786 students.

For a sense of the school types, MERRITT spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in MERRITT has fell 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 836 students to 786.

On this page, the community for MERRITT discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in MERRITT?
MERRITT operates 2 public K-12 schools in Oklahoma, serving approximately 786 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in MERRITT?
MERRITT includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in MERRITT?
MERRITT ES is the largest public school in MERRITT by enrollment, with approximately 621 students.
What grade levels does MERRITT serve?
MERRITT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.