Enrollment
337
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERRILL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550921001490
Kate Goodrich Elementary
505 W 10th St, Merrill, WI 54452 · (715) 536-5233 · Lincoln County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL337 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
188 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 105 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 114 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 118 | 35% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Merrill Area School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Kate Goodrich Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Goodrich Elementary this school | 337 | 55.8% | N/A |
| Oconto Elementary Oconto | 340 | 56.8% | 46.7% |
| Parkview Elementary Chippewa Falls | 377 | 55.7% | 50.9% |
| Riverdale Elementary Muscoda | 337 | 56.4% | 59.8% |
| Thorp Elementary Thorp | 321 | 53.9% | 59.7% |
| Spooner Elementary Spooner | 363 | 53.2% | 55.4% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Kate Goodrich Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 337 | #495 of 1,157 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #348 of 901 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.7% | #647 of 901 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.8% | #327 of 1,064 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.1% | #444 of 664 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
337
+15 (+5%) vs 2020
-17% since 2000-01, when it was 408
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 337 | 26.9 | 12.5:1 | 56% (188) |
| 2023-24 | 358 | 29.6 | 12.1:1 | 64% (229) |
| 2022-23 | 375 | 32.5 | 11.5:1 | 59% (223) |
| 2020-21 | 322 | 29 | 11.1:1 | 56% (181) |
| 2017-18 | 375 | 31 | 12.1:1 | 52% (194) |
| 2015-16 | 380 | 27 | 14.1:1 | 53% (202) |
| 2010-11 | 350 | 29 | 12.1:1 | 65% (226) |
| 2000-01 | 408 | 31 | 13.2:1 | 29% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kate Goodrich Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (375 to 337); teachers down 13% (31 to 26.9).
About Kate Goodrich Elementary
Kate Goodrich Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in Merrill, Wisconsin. Classes run from kindergarten through 2, and the school has 337 students.
Merrill Area School District (7 schools, 2,686 students) runs Kate Goodrich Elementary.
Most students at Kate Goodrich Elementary are White: 86% of enrollment. Other groups make up 7% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. Kate Goodrich Elementary has a diversity index of 26%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Kate Goodrich Elementary's 26.9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 12.5:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Wisconsin average 14.7:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 56%. The rate at public schools in Lincoln County averages 40%, lower than here.
Across Lincoln County, median household income is about $68,164, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Kate Goodrich Elementary is among the 12 public schools in Lincoln County.
The closest other public school is Prairie River Middle, about 0.6 miles away. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, Town: Distant, means it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 337 was 5% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 322. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 12.5:1, from 11.1:1.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Kate Goodrich Elementary, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,426
Census ACS
Median income
$68,164
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,880 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Merrill Area School District
- Merrill HighHigh · 756 students
- Bridges Virtual AcademyCombined · 674 students
- Prairie River MiddleMiddle · 507 students
- Washington ElementaryElementary · 257 students
- Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)Elementary · 124 students
- Merrill Adult Diploma AcademyHigh · 31 students
Other schools in Merrill
- Merrill HighHigh · 756 students
- Bridges Virtual AcademyCombined · 674 students
- Prairie River MiddleMiddle · 507 students
- Washington ElementaryElementary · 257 students
- Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)Elementary · 124 students
- Merrill Adult Diploma AcademyHigh · 31 students
Nearby schools
- Prairie River Middle0.6 mi · 507
- Merrill Adult Diploma Academy1.2 mi · 31
- Washington Elementary1.7 mi · 257
- Merrill High1.8 mi · 756
- Bridges Virtual Academy1.8 mi · 674
- Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)3.6 mi · 124
Frequently asked questions
About Kate Goodrich ElementaryHow large is Kate Goodrich Elementary?
Kate Goodrich Elementary enrolls approximately 337 students in grades KG-02.
Is Kate Goodrich Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kate Goodrich Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary is approximately 12.5:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kate Goodrich Elementary?
At Kate Goodrich Elementary, the student body is approximately 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Kate Goodrich Elementary in?
Kate Goodrich Elementary is part of Merrill Area School District.
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