Meridian Elementary School

www.gischools.org

313 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School is a public school located in the close-knit island community of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Serving the early elementary grades within the Grosse Ile Township Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social foundation for young learners. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and active community involvement.

As part of the Grosse Ile school system, Meridian Elementary benefits from the district's long-standing reputation for academic excellence and high parental engagement. The school leverages its unique geographic setting to provide a stable, safe, and focused learning atmosphere. With a commitment to preparing students for their future academic careers, the faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their formative years.

313

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	7

White
273 (87.2%)
Hispanic
15 (4.8%)
Asian
9 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (2.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.6%)
Black
4 (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:	No
District:	Grosse Ile Township Schools
Phone:	(734)362-2700
Website:	http://www.gischools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 103