MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 463 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 at 1035 Northwest 1st Street in Meridian, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Ada School District. As one of the long-standing schools in the heart of the community, it provides a structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop core academic skills while participating in a variety of school-based activities designed to promote social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Meridian Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student character development. Its central location in the city allows it to remain a hub for local families, maintaining a strong connection between educators, parents, and the surrounding Meridian neighborhood. By providing a stable and inclusive learning space, the school focuses on preparing its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for educational excellence.

For more information, contact MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 855-4335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1035 NORTHWEST 1ST STREET
MERIDIAN, ID 83642-2281
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MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
463
Teachers:
30
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 463 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.6%
Hispanic/Latino
19.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

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.