Meridian Elementary

651 S. Third St.
El Cajon, CA 92019

563 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	118
Black	27
Asian	61
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
288 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
118 (21.0 %)
Two or More
66 (11.7 %)
Asian
61 (10.8 %)
Black
27 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3083
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meridian Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meridian Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	46.2%
Male	303	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)