MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
72380 560TH AVE
DAYKIN, NE 68338
122 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
122
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    114 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)446-7265
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio