TXPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
MERKEL EL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|MERKEL, Texas|MERKEL ISD
MERKEL, TX 79536
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
589
Student:Teacher
15.1:1
Locale
Rural
District
MERKEL ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
56.0%
Phone
(325)928-4795School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
44%
61th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
53%
81th percentile in TX
Chronic Absenteeism
4.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Near average in TXDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,577
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$204,420
+3.6% YoY
Abilene, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
563
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about MERKEL EL
MERKEL EL currently enrolls 589 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in TX.
Calendar Guides
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