Meridian Prekindergarten Academy serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meridian Prekindergarten Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meridian Prekindergarten Academy?
151 students attend Meridian Prekindergarten Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Meridian Prekindergarten Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Prekindergarten Academy?
Meridian Prekindergarten Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meridian Prekindergarten Academy offer ?
Meridian Prekindergarten Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Meridian Prekindergarten Academy part of?
Meridian Prekindergarten Academy is part of Meridian School District.
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