Meridian Elementary School

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School, located in Kent, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Kent School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, Meridian is dedicated to supporting a diverse student population, providing resources to help children develop the core literacy and mathematical skills necessary for success in their middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Meridian Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community culture. The school typically engages families through various events and partnerships, aiming to create a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Meridian strives to provide a stable, encouraging atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their individual potential within the broader Kent educational community.

390

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	81
Black	37
Asian	72
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	9

White
148 (37.9%)
Hispanic
81 (20.8%)
Asian
72 (18.5%)
Two or More
43 (11.0%)
Black
37 (9.5%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.3%)

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:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7664
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 27

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meridian Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meridian Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	51.5%
Male	189	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)