At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343.5
Meridian Street Elementary School: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Meridian Street Elementary School
Meridian Street Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brazil. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Clay Community Schools. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (96.3%) and multiracial (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 30.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meridian Street Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 30.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.3%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clay Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Van Buren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
275 reported students
Staunton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Clay City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
385 reported students
Jackson Township Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
237 reported students
Forest Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
East Side Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
209 reported students
Public schools near Meridian Street Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Clay Community Schools | PK–05 | 209 | 0.9 mi |
| Forest Park Elementary School Elementary · Clay Community Schools | PK–05 | 232 | 0.9 mi |
| Northview High School High · Clay Community Schools | 09–12 | 863 | 2 mi |
| Staunton Elementary School Elementary · Clay Community Schools | KG–05 | 373 | 3.9 mi |
| Van Buren Elementary School Elementary · Clay Community Schools | KG–05 | 275 | 4.1 mi |
| Jackson Township Elementary School Elementary · Clay Community Schools | KG–05 | 237 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Street Elementary School
What grades does Meridian Street Elementary School serve?
Meridian Street Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clay Community Schools.
How many students attend Meridian Street Elementary School?
Meridian Street Elementary School reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meridian Street Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 321 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meridian Street Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meridian Street Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clay Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meridian Street Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Meridian Street Elementary School in?
Meridian Street Elementary School is part of Clay Community Schools, based in Brazil, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meridian Street Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Side Elementary School (0.9 mi), Forest Park Elementary School (0.9 mi), Northview High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.