MERIWETHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meriwether Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Clover Park School District school district, located in JBLM Lewis McChord, WA with about 338 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Meriwether 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.
Meriwether Elementary School is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington and serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military families. Operating under the Clover Park School District, the school is uniquely positioned to support students who often face the challenges of frequent relocations, deployments, and the specific lifestyle demands of military life. The faculty and staff are highly experienced in addressing the social, emotional, and academic needs of military-connected youth, fostering a stable and inclusive environment despite the transient nature of the surrounding community.
The school emphasizes a strong sense of community and resiliency, leveraging its connection to the base to provide resources that might not be as readily available in civilian-only districts. Academic instruction is aligned with state standards, with a focus on preparing students for success in an increasingly globalized world. By integrating military culture with rigorous academics, Meriwether Elementary creates a supportive network where students can thrive, ensuring that the children of service members receive a consistent and high-quality education regardless of their family’s duty status.
For more information, contact Meriwether Elementary School at (253) 583-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JBLM Lewis McChord, WA 98433
(253) 583-5200
MERIWETHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in JBLM Lewis McChord, WA with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clover Park School District
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 338 students
- White
- 45.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.9%
- Two or more races
- 14.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.