MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1035 NORTHWEST 1ST STREET
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School, located at 1035 Northwest 1st Street in Meridian, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Ada School District. As one of the long-standing schools in the heart of the community, it provides a structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop core academic skills while participating in a variety of school-based activities designed to promote social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Meridian Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student character development. Its central location in the city allows it to remain a hub for local families, maintaining a strong connection between educators, parents, and the surrounding Meridian neighborhood. By providing a stable and inclusive learning space, the school focuses on preparing its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for educational excellence.

468

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	132
Black	13
Asian	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
289 (61.8%)
Hispanic
132 (28.2%)
Two or More
18 (3.8%)
Black
13 (2.8%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 23

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	44.9%
Male	258	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)