Enrollment
313
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grosse Ile, MI
Meridian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261722005403
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Grosse Ile · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grosse Ile, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Ile Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261722005403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Elementary School
Meridian Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grosse Ile, Michigan, enrolling 313 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Michigan average.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #164, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grosse Ile Township Schools also operates Grosse Ile High School (510 students) and Grosse Ile Middle School (383 students) alongside Meridian Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meridian Elementary School compares
Meridian Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Meridian Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grosse Ile Township Schools, which includes Meridian Elementary School.
$13,471
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meridian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Ile High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grosse Ile Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parke Lane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meridian Elementary School
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grosse Ile, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher 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?
14.5% of students at Meridian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Grosse Ile, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Elementary School rank among public schools in Grosse Ile?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grosse Ile, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grosse Ile on the city page.
Is Meridian Elementary School a good school?
Meridian Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grosse Ile Township Schools?
Besides Meridian Elementary School, Grosse Ile Township Schools also operates Grosse Ile High School (510 students), Grosse Ile Middle School (383 students), and Parke Lane Elementary School (287 students). See the Grosse Ile Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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