1620 LASALLE STREET
Niles, MI 49120
County: Berrien
Grade span: KG - 2
Phone: (269) 684-6511 (make sure to verify first before calling)
Niles, MI 49120
Grade span: KG - 2
Phone: (269) 684-6511 (make sure to verify first before calling)
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Cloyd Mathews
May 5, 2011 @ 7:19 pm
Kenneth Merritt was my 4th, 5th and 6th grade teacher at Bernhardt School in the 1940's. Was Merritt Elementary named for him?
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Larry Kizer
Oct 8, 2011 @ 5:17 pm
Yes Cloyd it was named after Ken Merritt. I am his grandson and that was a great honor to see his 50 years of teaching honorerd in this fashio
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Kevin Barrett
May 23, 2015 @ 2:02 am
Mr. Merritt was my principle when it was Lasalle school..Great man!
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2007 Student Enrollment: 334
Female Enrollment: 164Male Enrollment: 170
Kindergarten Enrollment: 141
1st Grade Enrollment: 92
2nd Grade Enrollment: 101
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 63
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 44
2nd Grade Enrollment: 57
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 78
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 48
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 44
White Enrollment (%): 86.2%
| Here: | 86.2% |
| State average from 3483 schools: | 70.4% |
Black Enrollment (%): 3.3%
| Here: | 3.3% |
| State average from 3483 schools: | 20.2% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 4.8%
| Here: | 4.8% |
| State average from 3483 schools: | 4.9% |
Asian Enrollment (%): 0.9%
| Here: | 0.9% |
| State average from 3483 schools: | 2.1% |
Hawaiian Enrollment (%): 0.60%
| Here: | 0.60% |
| State average from 3483 schools: | 0.12% |
Multiracial Enrollment (%): 4.2%
| This school: | 4.2% |
| State average from 3483 schools: | 1.0% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Grades in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
2006 Student Enrollment: 310
Female Enrollment: 158Male Enrollment: 152
Kindergarten Enrollment: 121
1st Grade Enrollment: 95
2nd Grade Enrollment: 94
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 52
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 56
2nd Grade Enrollment: 50
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 69
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 39
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 44
White Enrollment (%): 86.8%
| Here: | 86.8% |
| State average from 3572 schools: | 70.3% |
Black Enrollment (%): 3.5%
| Here: | 3.5% |
| State average from 3572 schools: | 20.5% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 2.9%
| Here: | 2.9% |
| State average from 3572 schools: | 4.7% |
Asian Enrollment (%): 0.7%
| This school: | 0.7% |
| State average from 3572 schools: | 2.0% |
Multiracial Enrollment (%): 6.1%
| This school: | 6.1% |
| State average from 3572 schools: | 1.2% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Grades in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
2005 Student Enrollment: 313
Female Enrollment: 163Male Enrollment: 150
Kindergarten Enrollment: 119
1st Grade Enrollment: 96
2nd Grade Enrollment: 98
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 60
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 50
2nd Grade Enrollment: 53
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 59
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 46
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 45
White Enrollment (%): 88.5%
| Merritt Elementary School: | 88.5% |
| State average from 3644 schools: | 70.9% |
Black Enrollment (%): 3.8%
| Merritt Elementary School: | 3.8% |
| State average from 3644 schools: | 20.5% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 1.9%
| Here: | 1.9% |
| State average from 3644 schools: | 4.6% |
Multiracial Enrollment (%): 5.75%
| Here: | 5.75% |
| State average from 3644 schools: | 0.62% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Grades in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
2004 Student Enrollment: 324
Female Enrollment: 162Male Enrollment: 162
Kindergarten Enrollment: 119
1st Grade Enrollment: 102
2nd Grade Enrollment: 103
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 56
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 56
2nd Grade Enrollment: 50
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 63
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 46
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 53
White Enrollment (%): 87.7%
| Here: | 87.7% |
| State average from 3582 schools: | 72.3% |
Black Enrollment (%): 4.3%
| Here: | 4.3% |
| State average from 3582 schools: | 19.3% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 2.5%
| This school: | 2.5% |
| State average from 3582 schools: | 4.5% |
Asian Enrollment (%): 0.3%
| Merritt Elementary School: | 0.3% |
| State average from 3582 schools: | 1.9% |
American Indian Enrollment (%): 0.3%
| Here: | 0.3% |
| State average from 3582 schools: | 1.2% |
Multiracial Enrollment (%): 4.94%
| Merritt Elementary School: | 4.94% |
| State average from 3582 schools: | 0.74% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Grades in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
2003 Student Enrollment: 344
Female Enrollment: 165Male Enrollment: 179
Kindergarten Enrollment: 127
1st Grade Enrollment: 113
2nd Grade Enrollment: 104
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 64
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 54
2nd Grade Enrollment: 47
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 63
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 59
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 57
White Enrollment (%): 88.7%
| Here: | 88.7% |
| State average from 3497 schools: | 73.5% |
Black Enrollment (%): 2.3%
| Here: | 2.3% |
| State average from 3497 schools: | 18.7% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 2.0%
| Here: | 2.0% |
| State average from 3497 schools: | 4.3% |
Asian Enrollment (%): 0.6%
| Here: | 0.6% |
| State average from 3497 schools: | 1.8% |
American Indian Enrollment (%): 1.2%
| This school: | 1.2% |
| State average from 3497 schools: | 1.3% |
Multiracial Enrollment (%): 5.23%
| Here: | 5.23% |
| State average from 3497 schools: | 0.27% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Grades in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
2002 Student Enrollment: 339
Female Enrollment: 163Male Enrollment: 176
Kindergarten Enrollment: 124
1st Grade Enrollment: 109
2nd Grade Enrollment: 106
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 57
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 52
2nd Grade Enrollment: 54
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 67
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 57
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 52
White Enrollment (%): 91.2%
| Here: | 91.2% |
| State average from 3348 schools: | 74.2% |
Black Enrollment (%): 4.4%
| Merritt Elementary School: | 4.4% |
| State average from 3348 schools: | 17.9% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 2.6%
| Here: | 2.6% |
| State average from 3348 schools: | 4.0% |
American Indian Enrollment (%): 1.5%
| Here: | 1.5% |
| State average from 3348 schools: | 1.8% |
Multiracial Enrollment (%): 0.29%
| Here: | 0.29% |
| State average from 3348 schools: | 0.17% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Grades in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
2001 Student Enrollment: 340
Female Enrollment: 153Male Enrollment: 187
Kindergarten Female Enrollment: 65
1st Grade Female Enrollment: 39
2nd Grade Enrollment: 49
Kindergarten Male Enrollment: 65
1st Grade Male Enrollment: 58
2nd Grade Female Male Enrollment: 64
White Enrollment (%): 96.2%
| Here: | 96.2% |
| State average from 3201 schools: | 76.6% |
Black Enrollment (%): 2.4%
| This school: | 2.4% |
| State average from 3201 schools: | 16.9% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 0.9%
| This school: | 0.9% |
| State average from 3201 schools: | 3.6% |
Asian Enrollment (%): 0.6%
| This school: | 0.6% |
| State average from 3201 schools: | 1.7% |
Genders in Merritt Elementary School
Races in Merritt Elementary School
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Statistics:
Met Overall AYP: YesAccreditation Grade (Education/YES): A
School Safety Practices:
Warning codes used to alert faculty of a critical incident: YesTactical evacuation route for students or entry routes for emergency support teams: Yes
Off-site staging area for assembly and communication at the onset of critical incident: Yes
Emergency communication tree or plan: Yes
Facility blueprints and site plan on file with emergency support team: Yes
Control access to site during school hours (doors locked or monitored): Yes
Control access to grounds during school hours (gates locked or monitored): Yes
Students required to pass through metal detectors each day: No
Visitors required to pass through metal detectors: No
Campus closed for most students during lunch: Yes
Integrated home-land security in school practices into school safety plans: Yes
Random sweeps for weapons: No
Require clear book bags or ban book bags: No
Require students to wear badges or picture IDs: No
Require staff to wear badges or picture IDs: No
Provide staff training in risk assessment: No
Security cameras used to monitor the school: No
Telephones provided in most classrooms: Yes
Emergency button provided in lavatories: No
In compliance with the state law that requires that a student who brings a firearm to school be expelled for one year: Yes
In compliance with Elem. and Sec. Edu. Act (ESEA), that requires referral to juvenile delinquency system of any student who brings a firearm to school: Yes
School wide training in positive behavioral support and interventions: Yes
School Safety Plans:
Safety plan exists - Shootings: YesSafety plan exists - Riots: Yes
Safety plan exists - Bomb scares or comparable threats (excluding fire): Yes
Safety plan exists - Disaster planning (tornadoes, floods, chemical spill, etc.): Yes
Safety plan exists - Hostages: Yes
Safety plan exists - Lock down: Yes
School Prevention Programs:
Implemented a violence prevention curriculum: YesPracticed behavior modification/intervention with students: Yes
Provided group counseling (social work) or therapeutic activity for students: Yes
Provided peer mentoring or coaching program: No
Provided peer mediation (student court) in resolving conduct problems: No
Provided conflict resolution training to staff and students: No
Provided programs that promote a sense of social integration among students: No
Established a hot line for students to report problems: No
Provided training and assistance in classroom management to teachers: Yes
Revised or reviewed school wide discipline policy: Yes
Made architectural or environmental modifications to reduce crime or violence: Yes
Used a paid law enforcement or security service: No
Implemented a drug prevention service: No
Conducted community service projects on prevention: No
Implemented teacher/staff training on violence/drug prevention: No
Conducted public/parent awareness activities on violence/drug prevention: No
Offered after-school or before-school programs: No
Provided alternative education programs: No
Underwent curriculum acquisition or development: No
Provided services for out-of-school youth (school-age): No
Administered special one-time events (not included in the above mentioned programs): No
Involved organizations in administering drug and violence-prevention services via joint service delivery (including referrals): No
Involved organizations in administering drug and violence prevention services via teacher/staff training: No
Involved organizations in administering drug and violence prevention services via public awareness activities: No
Involved organizations in administering drug and violence prevention services via fund raising: No
Allowed students to participate in the design, delivery or critiquing of a drug or violence prevention program: No
Balanced and restorative justice conferencing (aka transformative conferencing): No
Attendance Statistics:
Attendance Rate (2006): 94.0%
| Here: | 94.0% |
| State average from 3668 schools: | 93.6% |
Attendance Rate (2005): 94.0%
| Here: | 94.0% |
| State average from 3919 schools: | 92.3% |
Attendance Rate (2004): 93.0%
| Here: | 93.0% |
| State average from 3863 schools: | 92.4% |
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