At a glance
Reported students
989
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554.5
Griffith Meridian ES: 989 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Griffith Meridian ES
Griffith Meridian ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Choctaw. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Choctaw-Nicoma Park. NCES reports 989 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (67.2%) and multiracial (14.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Griffith Meridian ES
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 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
- 42.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial14.6%
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 Choctaw-Nicoma Park
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
L. W. Westfall ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Nicoma Park ES
Elementary · Grades PK–02
452 reported students
Choctaw ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
373 reported students
Nicoma Park Intermediate ES
Elementary · Grades 03–05
351 reported students
Choctaw MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
687 reported students
Nicoma Park MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
652 reported students
Public schools near Griffith Meridian ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. W. Westfall ES Elementary · Choctaw-Nicoma Park | PK–05 | 457 | 3.5 mi |
| Choctaw ES Elementary · Choctaw-Nicoma Park | PK–05 | 373 | 3.9 mi |
| Virginia Smith ES Elementary · Harrah | PK–01 | 339 | 4.8 mi |
| Clara Reynolds ES Elementary · Harrah | 02–03 | 304 | 4.8 mi |
| Nicoma Park ES Elementary · Choctaw-Nicoma Park | PK–02 | 452 | 4.9 mi |
| Nicoma Park Intermediate ES Elementary · Choctaw-Nicoma Park | 03–05 | 351 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Griffith Meridian ES
What grades does Griffith Meridian ES serve?
Griffith Meridian ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Choctaw-Nicoma Park.
How many students attend Griffith Meridian ES?
Griffith Meridian ES reported 989 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Griffith Meridian ES?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 989 students and 60 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Griffith Meridian ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Griffith Meridian ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Choctaw-Nicoma Park attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Griffith Meridian ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.2% 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 Griffith Meridian ES in?
Griffith Meridian ES is part of Choctaw-Nicoma Park, based in Choctaw, OK, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Griffith Meridian ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include L. W. Westfall ES (3.5 mi), Choctaw ES (3.9 mi), Virginia Smith ES (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.