MERIDIAN
Meridian is a public elementary school that is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 819 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Meridian has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Meridian Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. It serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment where educators emphasize the mastery of core subjects while encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote social and emotional well-being.
As a member of the Gilbert Public Schools system, Meridian adheres to rigorous state standards and benefits from the district's extensive resources and professional development programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication between parents, faculty, and the community to ensure that students have the necessary tools to succeed. By prioritizing both high academic expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Meridian strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Meridian at (480) 497-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3300
MERIDIAN is a public school in Mesa, AZ with about 819 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Total Students:
- 819
- Teachers:
- 45.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 819 students
- White
- 66.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.