MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meridian Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grosse Ile Township Schools school district, located in GROSSE ILE, MI with about 362 students offering grade levels from 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 16 teachers, Meridian Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 close-knit island community of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Serving the early elementary grades within the Grosse Ile Township Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social foundation for young learners. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and active community involvement.
As part of the Grosse Ile school system, Meridian Elementary benefits from the district's long-standing reputation for academic excellence and high parental engagement. The school leverages its unique geographic setting to provide a stable, safe, and focused learning atmosphere. With a commitment to preparing students for their future academic careers, the faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their formative years.
For more information, contact Meridian Elementary School at (734) 362-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GROSSE ILE, MI 48138-1666
(734) 362-2700
http://www.gischools.org
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GROSSE ILE, MI with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grosse Ile Township Schools
- Total Students:
- 362
- Teachers:
- 16.34
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 362 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.