At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
833
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
23%-30.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Meridian is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 833 students. It is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGilbert Unified District (4239)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85212
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040340002476
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment833
White64.3%
Hispanic / Latino27.4%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
64.3%
Hispanic
27.4%
Black
2.5%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
4.0%
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.