Meridian Elementary

78 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School, located in Meridian, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Meridian Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the institution is able to provide personalized attention, helping students build strong relationships with both their peers and educators while preparing them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates technology and community involvement to enrich the student experience. As the home of the "Tigers," Meridian Elementary encourages school spirit and a sense of belonging, often acting as a vital hub for local families. The school’s commitment to its students is reflected in its structured approach to primary education, ensuring that children in this rural region receive the foundational tools and guidance necessary to thrive in their subsequent educational journeys.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	35
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
35 (44.9%)
White
33 (42.3%)
Two or More
7 (9.0%)
American Indian
2 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (1.3%)

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:	Meridian Elementary
Phone:	(530)696-2604
Website:	http://meridiantigers.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 11

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 11