Meridian Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 457 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 253rd out of 365 elementary schools in ID.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Kathy Alberda
- Fax: (208) 855-4344
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Meridian Joint School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $5,910
- Graduation Rate: 86.1%
- Dropout Rate: 1.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.9
- Enrolled Students: 34,233
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 457
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 26.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 244 (53.4%)
- Females: 213 (46.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (8.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 231 (50.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 269 (58.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Black | 5 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 14.0% |
| White | 383 | 83.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 30 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 14.4% |
| 1st Grade | 80 | 17.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 79 | 17.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 71 | 15.5% |
| 4th Grade | 68 | 14.9% |
| 5th Grade | 63 | 13.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 83%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:17%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $46,840
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,000 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,830 | 77% |
Source: ID Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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