Meriden School District

District Overview
Located in a large suburban setting within the New Haven metropolitan region, the Meriden School District is an open, traditional public school system serving the community of Meriden, Connecticut. Headquartered at 22 Liberty Street, the district operates 13 public schools providing a complete continuum of education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families, students, and educational researchers can connect with the district through its main administrative office at (203) 630-4171 or by exploring its digital resources online at www.meridenk12.org.

The district serves a vibrant, multicultural student body of 8,707 learners, including 5,419 Hispanic, 1,657 White, 1,009 Black, 455 multiracial, and 146 Asian students. To support learning and developmental growth across all grade levels, Meriden maintains a robust workforce of nearly 2,886 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features over 1,145 FTE classroom teachers, 209 instructional aides, and more than 1,530 support personnel, ensuring that students benefit from dedicated instruction, tailored assistance, and a comprehensive network of educational care.
13
Total Schools
8,707
Total Students
1,145.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meriden School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,657
Hispanic5,419
Black1,009
Asian146
Two or More455
American Indian13
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    5,419 (62.3%)
  • White
    1,657 (19.0%)
  • Black
    1,009 (11.6%)
  • Two or More
    455 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    146 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Meriden School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle3
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:8,707*
Teachers (FTE):1,145.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in Meriden School District
Found 13 Schools