- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreline, WA
Meridian Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530792000404
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Park Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Park Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792000404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Meridian Park Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530792000404 · Shoreline, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 19:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorecrest High School (1,565 students)
Meridian Park Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meridian Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shorecrest Hig
Shorecrest High School
1,565 students
- Shorewood High
Shorewood High School
1,544 students
- Albert Einstei
Albert Einstein Middle School
1,032 students
- Kellogg Middle
Kellogg Middle School
991 students
- This school 589
Meridian Park Elementary School
589 students
- Briarcrest Ele 454
Briarcrest Elementary
454 students
What this shows Meridian Park Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Park Elementary School compares
Meridian Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Asian 18.7%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Meridian Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoreline School District reports $17,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shorewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briarcrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Shoreline
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Briarcrest Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Echo Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
Highland Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Park Elementary School
How many students attend Meridian Park Elementary School?
Meridian Park Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreline, WA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Park Elementary School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Park Elementary School?
25.6% of students at Meridian Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Park Elementary School is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Shoreline, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Park Elementary School?
Meridian Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Park Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shoreline on the city page.
What other schools are in Shoreline School District?
Besides Meridian Park Elementary School, Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 students), Shorewood High School (1,544 students), and Albert Einstein Middle School (1,032 students). See the Shoreline School District district page for the complete list.