MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meridian Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cajon Valley Union school district, located in El Cajon, CA with about 624 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Meridian Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 is a public school located in the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its focus on providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.
The campus culture at Meridian Elementary is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and the "World of Work" initiative, a hallmark of the Cajon Valley district that helps students explore their interests, strengths, and potential career paths from an early age. With a dedicated staff and a range of extracurricular programs, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with activities designed to build character and community, Meridian Elementary works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed in a global society.
For more information, contact Meridian Elementary at (619) 588-3083 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
El Cajon, CA 92019-2517
(619) 588-3083
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in El Cajon, CA with about 624 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cajon Valley Union
- Total Students:
- 624
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 624 students
- White
- 59.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.