Merrywood Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 582 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 223rd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 329 Deadfall Road West, Greenwood, SC 29649
- Principal or Admin: Debra Green
- Fax: (864) 388-2400
- Website: www.gwd50.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Greenwood County School District 50
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,554
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.2
- Enrolled Students: 9,130
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 582
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 325 (55.8%)
- Females: 250 (43.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 36 (6.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 307 (52.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 343 (58.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 225 | 38.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 7.0% |
| White | 304 | 52.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 | 17.2% |
| 1st Grade | 96 | 16.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 91 | 15.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 102 | 17.5% |
| 4th Grade | 109 | 18.7% |
| 5th Grade | 84 | 14.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $43,672
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,890 | 16% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,068 | 84% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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