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#2304 of 3,778 schools in FL
Based on limited data
Merrill Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
8239 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville, FL 32277
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 185 schools in Jacksonville.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merrill Road Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,215
Median home value
$256,600
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Outreach Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,075 | Compare → |
| Harvest Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Parkwood Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Parkwood Weekday Early Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #89 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrill Road Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrill Road Elementary School
Merrill Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,304 of 3,778 schools in FL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrill Road Elementary School
What grades does Merrill Road Elementary School serve?
Merrill Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Merrill Road Elementary School?
Merrill Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Road Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrill Road Elementary School rank in FL?
Merrill Road Elementary School ranks #2,304 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Merrill Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrill Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Merrill Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Merrill Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrill Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Merrill Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrill Road Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Merrill Road 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (904) 745-4919
- Area population (ZIP 32277)
- 35,310
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 32277; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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