Meridian Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 72380 560th Ave
       Daykin, NE  68338-0190


(402) 446-7265

District: Meridian Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,731 Help


Students who attend Meridian Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Compare Details Meridian Elementary School ranks better than 53.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Elementary School is $19,731.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meridian Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Elementary School 213th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Meridian Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Meridian Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Public Schools 105th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 81.61 25th 430 94.2%
2008 77.37 4th 478 99.2%
2009 59.97 208th 471 55.8%
2010 65.11 147th 502 70.7%
2011 36.01 338th 473 28.5%
2012 67.05 131st 480 72.7%
2013 39.33 326th 485 32.8%
2014 41.02 316th 483 34.6%
2015 55.88 220th 488 54.9%
2016 45.89 277th 480 42.3%
2017 55.75 208th 459 54.7%
2019 39.48 298th 452 34.1%
2021 52.54 215th 442 51.4%
2022 48.88 240th 457 47.5%
2023 55.30 213th 459 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.47 127th 312 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.54 314th 391 19.7%
2021 55.46 138th 368 62.5%
2022 44.83 212th 388 45.4%
2023 46.68 213th 385 44.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meridian Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1989 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1990 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1991 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1992 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1993 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1994 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1995 86 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 86 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 93 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 98
1998 100 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 103
1999 100 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 102
2000 107 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2001 101 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 93 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 93 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 91 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2005 74 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2006 71 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2007 58 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 65 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2009 68 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2010 65 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 70 2 0 13 0 0 0 0 85
2012 70 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 82
2013 68 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 79
2014 73 3 0 7 0 0 0 0 83
2015 98 1 0 10 0 1 0 0 110
2016 99 2 0 9 1 1 0 0 112
2017 97 1 0 13 0 1 0 0 112
2018 103 2 0 8 0 1 1 0 115
2019 119 1 0 8 0 1 1 0 130
2020 117 1 1 8 0 0 1 0 128
2021 106 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 112
2022 107 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 112
2023 114 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 122

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 86 8.4 10.2 24.4
1989 83 8.9 9.3 18.1
1990 85 8.4 10.1 21.2
1991 78 8.6 9.0 20.5
1992 89 9.0 9.8 22.5
1993 96 9.4 10.2 22.9
1994 99 9.4 10.5 25.3
1995 88 9.1 9.7 28.4
1996 88 9.1 9.7 28.4
1997 98 9.1 10.8 32.7
1998 103 9.1 11.3 35.9
1999 102 9.1 11.2 47.1
2000 108 9.1 11.9 52.8
2001 102 9.1 11.2 53.9
2002 95 7.9 12.0 52.6
2003 95 7.9 12.0 52.6
2004 95 8.3 11.4 63.2
2005 79 8.3 9.5 54.4
2006 81 8.6 9.4 58
2007 70 8.8 8.0 51.4
2008 81 7.8 10.4 55.6
2009 82 7.5 10.9 52.4
2010 74 7.4 9.9 44.6
2011 85 7.2 11.6 31.8
2012 82 8.6 9.5 28
2013 79 9.8 8.0 31.6
2014 83 10.1 8.2 39.8
2015 110 11.0 10.0 48.2
2016 112 11.0 10.1 46.4
2017 112 10.6 10.5 51.8
2018 115 11.3 10.1 54.8
2019 130 10.9 11.8 63.8
2020 128 10.7 11.8 61.7
2021 112 10.7 10.4 58.9
2022 112 11.7 9.5 48.2
2023 122 10.3 11.7 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 86 8.4 10.2 24.4
1989 83 8.9 9.3 18.1
1990 85 8.4 10.1 21.2
1991 78 8.6 9.0 20.5
1992 89 9.0 9.8 22.5
1993 96 9.4 10.2 22.9
1994 99 9.4 10.5 25.3
1995 88 9.1 9.7 28.4
1996 88 9.1 9.7 28.4
1997 98 9.1 10.8 32.7
1998 103 9.1 11.3 35.9
1999 102 9.1 11.2 47.1
2000 108 9.1 11.9 52.8
2001 102 9.1 11.2 53.9
2002 95 7.9 12.0 52.6
2003 95 7.9 12.0 52.6
2004 95 8.3 11.4 63.2
2005 79 8.3 9.5 54.4
2006 81 8.6 9.4 58
2007 70 8.8 8.0 51.4
2008 81 7.8 10.4 55.6
2009 82 7.5 10.9 52.4
2010 74 7.4 9.9 44.6
2011 85 7.2 11.6 31.8
2012 82 8.6 9.5 28
2013 79 9.8 8.0 31.6
2014 83 10.1 8.2 39.8
2015 110 11.0 10.0 48.2
2016 112 11.0 10.1 46.4
2017 112 10.6 10.5 51.8
2018 115 11.3 10.1 54.8
2019 130 10.9 11.8 63.8
2020 128 10.7 11.8 61.7
2021 112 10.7 10.4 58.9
2022 112 11.7 9.5 48.2
2023 122 10.3 11.7 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (2.6%) $12,948 (86.4%) $14,985
2020 $609 (3.9%) $13,496 (86.2%) $15,649
2021 $722 (3.8%) $16,591 (86.7%) $19,130
2022 $2,377 (11.3%) $17,038 (80.9%) $21,070
2023 $1,384 (7.0%) $16,778 (85.0%) $19,731

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 298th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 213th of 459 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)4558
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Public Schools)4558
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)4558
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian Public Schools)4558
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)2969
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Public Schools)2969
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)6244
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Public Schools)6244
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students130122
 6.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White119114
 4.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%54.9%
 8.9%


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Meridian Elementary School ranks 213th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 122 students attended Meridian Elementary School.

Students who attend Meridian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Meridian High School

Students at Meridian Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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