Merriwether Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 768 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 165th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 7190, North Augusta, SC 29841
- Principal or Admin: Eugene Huiet
- Fax: (803) 279-8898
- Website: www.edgefield.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Edgefield County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,528
- Dropout Rate: 1.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.5
- Enrolled Students: 4,015
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 768
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 395 (51.4%)
- Females: 370 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 40 (5.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 334 (43.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 374 (48.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 191 | 24.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.2% |
| White | 554 | 72.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 13.7% |
| 1st Grade | 120 | 15.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 117 | 15.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 135 | 17.6% |
| 4th Grade | 124 | 16.1% |
| 5th Grade | 127 | 16.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $42,037
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,350 | 10% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,113 | 90% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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