Meridian Primary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meridian Primary School?
251 students attend Meridian Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Meridian Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Primary School?
Meridian Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meridian Primary School offer ?
Meridian Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Meridian Primary School part of?
Meridian Primary School is part of Meridian Community Unit School District 15.
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