MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meridian Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in SANFORD, MI with about 463 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 27 teachers, Meridian Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Sanford, Michigan, and serves as a key part of the Meridian Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and comprehensive educational foundation for its young students, focusing on core academics while fostering a positive environment for social and emotional development. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the community, the school strives to ensure that every child reaches their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.
As a member of the Meridian Public School system, the elementary school benefits from a district-wide culture that prioritizes student success and long-term academic growth. The school utilizes a variety of resources and modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for more detailed information regarding the school's curriculum, extracurricular programs, or specific district policies, the official website at [http://www.merps.org](http://www.merps.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and educational news.
For more information, contact Meridian Elementary School at (989) 687-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SANFORD, MI 48657-9161
(989) 687-3500
http://www.merps.org
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SANFORD, MI with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meridian Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 27.8
- 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 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 463 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.