Meridian Park Elementary School

17077 Meridian Avenue N.
Shoreline, WA 98133

527 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meridian Park Elementary School, located in Shoreline, Washington, serves as a vibrant hub for elementary education within the Shoreline School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic program, Meridian Park is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize building meaningful relationships with families to ensure a collaborative approach to student learning. With a focus on equity and celebrating diversity, Meridian Park strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared to contribute positively to their local and global community.

527

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	73
Black	75
Asian	104
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
205 (38.9 %)
Asian
104 (19.7 %)
Black
75 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
73 (13.9 %)
Two or More
67 (12.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Shoreline School District
Phone:	(206)393-4251
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 65

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 99