MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meridian Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kent School District school district, located in Kent, WA with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Meridian Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Kent, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Kent School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, Meridian is dedicated to supporting a diverse student population, providing resources to help children develop the core literacy and mathematical skills necessary for success in their middle school years.
Beyond the classroom, Meridian Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community culture. The school typically engages families through various events and partnerships, aiming to create a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Meridian strives to provide a stable, encouraging atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their individual potential within the broader Kent educational community.
For more information, contact Meridian Elementary School at (253) 373-7664 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kent, WA 98042-3601
(253) 373-7664
MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kent, WA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kent School District
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 37.9
- 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 589 students
- White
- 38.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.1%
- Asian
- 18.2%
- Two or more races
- 10.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.