Merriam Elementary School in Acton, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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Merriam Elementary School is a suburban public school in Acton, Massachusetts that is part of Acton - Boxborough Regional School District. It serves 395 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

395 Students

32 Teachers

11 Charter Rd

Acton, MA 01720 View local requests

http://merriam.abschools.org

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Merriam Elementary School Demographics

10%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Merriam Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 22, 2026

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