Meridian

meridian.gilbertschools.net/

850 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. It serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment where educators emphasize the mastery of core subjects while encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote social and emotional well-being.

As a member of the Gilbert Public Schools system, Meridian adheres to rigorous state standards and benefits from the district's extensive resources and professional development programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication between parents, faculty, and the community to ensure that students have the necessary tools to succeed. By prioritizing both high academic expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Meridian strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

850

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	229
Black	24
Asian	11
Two or More	48
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
530 (62.4%)
Hispanic
229 (26.9%)
Two or More
48 (5.6%)
Black
24 (2.8%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)497-4032
Website:	http://meridian.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 32

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 115