- MERRITT ES reported a higher students per counselor than ELK CITY IES (535.4:1 vs. 408:1).
- MERRITT ES reported a higher gifted & talented than ELK CITY IES (72 vs. 35).
- MERRITT ES reported a higher in-school suspensions than ELK CITY IES (50 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
MERRITT ES reported a higher chronically absent students than ELK CITY IES (84 vs. 65).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
MERRITT ES reported a higher gifted & talented than ELK CITY IES (72 vs. 35).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MERRITT ES reported a higher in-school suspensions than ELK CITY IES (50 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
MERRITT ES reported a higher students per counselor than ELK CITY IES (535.4:1 vs. 408:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
ELK CITY IES
$9,839.18
MERRITT ES
$10,432.4
Local revenue share
ELK CITY IES
31.9%
MERRITT ES
41.3%
State revenue share
ELK CITY IES
50.1%
MERRITT ES
45%
Federal revenue share
ELK CITY IES
18%
MERRITT ES
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ELK CITY IES
29.9%
MERRITT ES
16.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Beckham County
$52,323
Beckham County
$52,323
Poverty rate
Beckham County
23.2%
Beckham County
23.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Beckham County
13.3%
Beckham County
13.3%
Unemployment rate
Beckham County
3.2%
Beckham County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.