At a glance
Reported students
142
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi other enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 113 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Meridian PreK Academy: 142 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Meridian PreK Academy
Meridian PreK Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Meridian. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Meridian Public Schools. NCES reports 142 students for 2024–25.
Among 113 combined / other schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 0 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.3:1 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 Black (95.8%) and White (2.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Meridian PreK Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black95.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Other schools in Meridian Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marion Park Complex
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
Ross Collins Voc Center
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Parkview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
364 reported students
Crestwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
Poplar Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
West Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Public schools near Meridian PreK Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary School Elementary · Meridian Public Schools | KG–05 | 506 | 0.4 mi |
| Marion Park Complex Other · Meridian Public Schools | 01–12 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| West Hills Elementary Elementary · Meridian Public Schools | KG–05 | 423 | 1.3 mi |
| Northwest Middle School Middle · Meridian Public Schools | 06–08 | 484 | 1.4 mi |
| Ross Collins Voc Center High · Meridian Public Schools | 08–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Meridian High School High · Meridian Public Schools | 09–13 | 1,253 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meridian PreK Academy
What grades does Meridian PreK Academy serve?
Meridian PreK Academy reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Meridian Public Schools.
How many students attend Meridian PreK Academy?
Meridian PreK Academy reported 142 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 113 Mississippi combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meridian PreK Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 142 students and 11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meridian PreK Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meridian PreK Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Meridian Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meridian PreK Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Meridian PreK Academy in?
Meridian PreK Academy is part of Meridian Public Schools, based in Meridian, MS, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meridian PreK Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carver Elementary School (0.4 mi), Marion Park Complex (1.1 mi), West Hills Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.