- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, MI
Meridian Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262358006036
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Junior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Junior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanford, MI.
School address
District: Meridian Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262358006036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Meridian Junior High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 262358006036 · Sanford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 19.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian Elementary School (537 students)
Meridian Junior High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meridian Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian Eleme
Meridian Elementary School
537 students
- This school
Meridian Junior High School
441 students
- Meridian Early
Meridian Early College High School
396 students
What this shows Meridian Junior High School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Junior High School compares
Meridian Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$14,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Meridian Junior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Meridian Public Schools reports $14,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian Early College High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Junior High School
How many students attend Meridian Junior High School?
Meridian Junior High School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Junior High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Junior High School?
44.4% of students at Meridian Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Junior High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Sanford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Junior High School?
Meridian Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Junior High School rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanford, 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 Meridian Public Schools?
Besides Meridian Junior High School, Meridian Public Schools also operates Meridian Elementary School (537 students) and Meridian Early College High School (396 students). See the Meridian Public Schools district page for the complete list.