Merced City Elementary School District, California

Merced City Elementary School District is an elementary school district in Merced County, California, for grades K–8. About 94,044 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 90.5 sq mi (234 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
94,044 ± 2,040
Grades
K–8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Merced County
Land area
90.5 sq mi (234 km²)
Median household income
$63,439 ± $2,701
Median home value
$382,200 ± $8,133
Water area
0.82 sq mi (2.13 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0624600
Coordinates (central point)
37.368014, -120.442185

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Merced City Elementary School District, largest first

  1. Merced (city)91,953 people
  2. Franklin (CDP)7,392 people
  3. Bear Creek (CDP)346 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Weaver Union Elementary School District7.2 mi south
  2. Merced River Union Elementary School District8.9 mi northwest
  3. Atwater Elementary School District9.5 mi west
  4. Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District10.0 mi north
  5. Planada Elementary School District10.0 mi east
  6. McSwain Union Elementary School District13 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Merced City Elementary School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Merced City Elementary School District before you rely on it.

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