- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Meridian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210000371
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Elementary School ranks #6 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Meridian Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 160210000371 · Meridian, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 15.6:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Meridian Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Meridian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 468
Meridian Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Meridian Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Elementary School compares
Meridian Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 94% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Meridian Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Elementary School
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Meridian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Elementary School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Elementary School rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Elementary School ranks #6 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Meridian Elementary School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.