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Meridian Elementary

651 South Third St., El Cajon, CA, 92019

Ranked 5229 of 7047 in California

Top schools in El Cajon
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Meridian Elementary

651 South Third St., El Cajon, CA, 92019

About Meridian Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 29% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
572
Total Students
$120838
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 49.65%
Asian 12.06%
Hispanic 19.93%
Black 4.37%
Two+ Races 13.29%
Native Am. 0%
White
49.65%
Asian
12.06%
Hispanic
19.93%
Black
4.37%
Two+ Races
13.29%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 572
46.68%
267 Female
53.32%
305 Male

Student Population

572 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

572 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Meridian Elementary Contact Information

Address

651 South Third St., El Cajon, CA, 92019

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Phone

(619) 588-3083

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TOP 5229 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meridian Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

2nd Trimester Awards: A special assembly is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8:20 a.m. to honor Students of the Month and those with Perfect Attendance from the previous trimester. Families are welcome to attend.

Spring Break Recess: Meridian will be closed for two full weeks from March 23 through April 3, 2026. This includes all school offices. Regular classes and district administrative offices will resume on Monday, April 6.

FAQ

Q1. What enrollment steps apply for new students at Meridian Elementary?

Ans. Meridian Elementary completes enrollment through district registration with verification of residency and health records.


Q2. How does Meridian Elementary organize daily instructional schedules?

Ans. Meridian Elementary follows a structured daily schedule to support consistent classroom routines.


Q3. When are emergency alerts sent by Meridian Elementary?

Ans. Meridian Elementary sends alerts during urgent situations using automated phone calls and email notifications.


Q4. What health procedures guide illness reporting at Meridian Elementary?

Ans. Meridian Elementary follows district procedures for illness reporting and medication handling.


Q5. How do parents receive school newsletters from Meridian Elementary?

Ans. Meridian Elementary distributes newsletters through email and official school communications.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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