Meridian Elementary
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Cajon Valley Union
651 South Third St., El Cajon, CA 92019 · (619) 588-3083
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Academic performance
Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
570Students enrolled
23:1Student–teacher ratio
93%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten125
Grade 184
Grade 284
Grade 398
Grade 496
Grade 583
Students
White · 48%271
Hispanic · 20%116
Asian · 16%90
Two or more races · 10%58
Black · 5%28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 1%5
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
522’20
525’21
563’22
572’23
570’24
Location
651 South Third St. El Cajon
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.