Overview
Meridian Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 570 students. It is part of the Cajon Valley Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCajon Valley Union
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92019
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060681000621
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment570
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino25.7%
Black / African American7.0%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)