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#1343 of 1,815 schools in CO
Merino Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. Re-4 Buffalo · Merino, CO
A School District No. Re-4 Buffalo elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 198, Merino, CO 80741
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merino Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merino Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,139
Median home value
$304,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merino Elementary School is listed in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merino Elementary School
Merino Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merino, CO, part of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merino Elementary School
What grades does Merino Elementary School serve?
Merino Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Merino Elementary School?
Merino Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merino Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merino Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merino Elementary School rank in CO?
Merino Elementary School ranks #1,343 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Merino Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merino Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Merino Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merino Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Merino Elementary School a charter school?
No, Merino Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merino Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Merino Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merino Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Merino Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (970) 522-7229
- Area population (ZIP 80741)
- 870
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80741; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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