Overview
Merrill Elem School is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in Rock Falls, Illinois. The school enrolls 258 students. It is part of the Rock Falls ESD 13 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Fatos-chave
SectorPublic
Tipo de escolaRegular
Nível NívelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
Distrito DistritoRock Falls ESD 13
County17195
Cidade CidadeRock Falls
ZIP61071
Escola Charter SchoolNo
Escola de MagnéticosNo
Título INo
NCES School ID173435003522
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment258
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino30.2%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)