- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Meridian School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 318013001986
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Educational Service Unit 13 · Nebraska
NCES ID 318013001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Meridian School shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 318013001986 · Scottsbluff, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 4.2:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport Head Start (15 students)
Meridian School shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Meridian School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meridian School
25 students
- Bridgeport Hea
Bridgeport Head Start
15 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
15 students
- Western Nebras
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
14 students
- Home Based 4
Home Based
4 students
What this shows Meridian School reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian School compares
Meridian School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 69% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 185% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 185% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 1% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
How Meridian School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Head Start | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Home Based | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian School
How many students attend Meridian School?
Meridian School has 25 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian School is 4.2:1, which is 69% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 73% 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 School?
88.0% of students at Meridian School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian School?
Meridian School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Meridian School rank among schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Educational Service Unit 13?
Besides Meridian School, Educational Service Unit 13 also operates Bridgeport Head Start (15 students), Early Learning Center (15 students), and Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) (14 students). See the Educational Service Unit 13 district page for the complete list.