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 DAYKIN, NE with about 115 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 11 teachers, MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 in Daykin, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational anchor for the rural Meridian Public Schools district. As part of a smaller school system, the elementary school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their future middle and high school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Meridian Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong ties with the local community. The school environment typically encourages active parental involvement and emphasizes traditional values, providing a stable foundation for students in the surrounding agricultural region. By balancing academic rigor with a nurturing approach, the school strives to provide its students with a comprehensive educational experience that encourages personal growth and community pride.

For more information, contact MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 446-7265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

72380 560TH AVE
DAYKIN, NE 68338-0190
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MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DAYKIN, NE with about 115 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
115
Teachers:
11.37
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 115 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Black or African American
1.7%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

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.