Meridian Elementary School

www.merps.org

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

543

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	19
Black	4
Two or More	23

White
497 (91.5 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.5 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meridian Public Schools
Phone:	(989)687-3500
Website:	http://www.merps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 131

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 95