MERIDIANA EL

9815 MERIDIANA PKWY
IOWA COLONY, TX 77583

www.alvinisd.net/o/me

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meridiana Elementary is a public school located in the master-planned community of Meridiana in Iowa Colony, Texas. As a primary institution within the Alvin Independent School District, the school is designed to serve a rapidly growing suburban population. It emphasizes a modern approach to education, utilizing the community's unique "Learning Labs" and outdoor educational spaces to provide students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative culture and strong partnership with the local community, which is known for its focus on innovation and environmental stewardship. Meridiana Elementary maintains a commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous curriculum standards. By leveraging its location within a tech-forward development, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success through a blend of advanced technology and community-integrated programming.

794

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERIDIANA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	198
Black	357
Asian	67
Two or More	52
American Indian	11

Black
357 (45.0%)
Hispanic
198 (24.9%)
White
109 (13.7%)
Asian
67 (8.4%)
Two or More
52 (6.5%)
American Indian
11 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALVIN ISD
Phone:	(281)245-3078
Website:	http://www.alvinisd.net/o/me
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 60

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 123