At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
850
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
23%-30.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Meridian is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 850 students. It is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGilbert Unified District (4239)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85212
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040340002476
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment850
White62.4%
Hispanic / Latino26.9%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
62.4%
Hispanic
26.9%
Black
2.8%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.