INPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Mildred Merkley Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Highland, Indiana|School Town of Highland
Highland, IN 46322
School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
281
Student:Teacher
20.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
School Town of HighlandEcon. Disadvantaged
46.6%
Phone
(219)922-5640School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
50-54%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Worse than average in INDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,938
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 65%Local 29%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% YoY
Chicago, IL metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
290
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Mildred Merkley Elementary School has a total enrollment of 281 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Highland, IN.
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