- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Meridian Elementary School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261722005403 · Grosse Ile, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 16.5:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Ile High School (510 students)
Meridian Elementary School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meridian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Ile Hig
Grosse Ile High School
510 students
- Grosse Ile Mid
Grosse Ile Middle School
383 students
- This school
Meridian Elementary School
313 students
- Parke Lane Ele
Parke Lane Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Meridian Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Elementary School compares
Meridian Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,681
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Grosse Ile Township Schools reports $15,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.