Meridian Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, Michigan 48657 · Meridian Public Schools
#969 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#33164 of 50,301 nationally
About Meridian Elementary School
Meridian Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Meridian Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 537 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 969th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 537.
There are 3 schools in Sanford; Meridian Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meridian Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meridian Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meridian Junior High School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
441 students · 245 m away
Meridian Early College High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students · 267 m away
HH Dow High School
Midland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students · 11 km away
Woodcrest Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
600 students · 11 km away
Siebert Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students · 12 km away
Jefferson Middle School
Midland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students · 13 km away
Floyd School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 14 km away
Pine River Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
254 students · 14 km away
Adams Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students · 14 km away
PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
63 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Kent City Elementary School
Kent City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Onsted Elementary
Onsted · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
Fowlerville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
539 students
Coolidge Elementary School
Livonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
Oakbrook Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
535 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian Elementary School a good school?
Meridian Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #969 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meridian Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Meridian Elementary School ranks #969 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #33164 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School had 537 students in 2025.
Is Meridian Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Meridian Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meridian Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meridian Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.