At a glance
Reported students
794
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
705
Meridiana El: 794 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Meridiana El
Meridiana El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Iowa Colony. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Alvin ISD. NCES reports 794 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.9%). English learners represent 8.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Meridiana El
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.34 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White13.7%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black45%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 Alvin ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Don Jeter El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
800 reported students
Savannah Lakes El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
785 reported students
Mary Burks Marek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
762 reported students
Glenn York El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
758 reported students
Alvin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
724 reported students
Pomona El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
721 reported students
Public schools near Meridiana El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bennett El Elementary · Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 333 | 2.1 mi |
| Bel Nafegar Sanchez El Elementary · Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 719 | 2.3 mi |
| Nichols-Mock El Elementary · Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 497 | 2.7 mi |
| E C Mason El Elementary · Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 692 | 4 mi |
| Heritage Rose El Elementary · Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 1,245 | 4.1 mi |
| Don Jeter El Elementary · Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 800 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meridiana El
What grades does Meridiana El serve?
Meridiana El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alvin ISD.
How many students attend Meridiana El?
Meridiana El reported 794 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 759 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meridiana El?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 794 students and 45.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meridiana El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meridiana El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alvin ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meridiana El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.5% 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 Meridiana El in?
Meridiana El is part of Alvin ISD, based in Alvin, TX, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meridiana El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barbara Bennett El (2.1 mi), Bel Nafegar Sanchez El (2.3 mi), Nichols-Mock El (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.