Meridian School serves 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Meridian School's student population of 21 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meridian School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
33%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meridian School?
21 students attend Meridian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Meridian School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian School?
Meridian School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meridian School offer ?
Meridian School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Meridian School part of?
Meridian School is part of Educational Service Unit 13 School District.
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