Mercer Elementary School serves 141 students in grades 2-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mercer Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
44%
14%
White
15%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mercer Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph F. Cappello School, Bright Beginnings Learning Center, Academy Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
141 students attend Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mercer Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer Elementary School part of?
Mercer Elementary School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District.
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