Meridian Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
651 South Third St., El Cajon, CA 92019 · (619) 588-3083 · Part of Cajon Valley Union Elementary School District
El Cajon’s School Grade C+ better than 40% of California school districts
Students
570
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Meridian Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 9.2% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for El Cajon kids: 4 middle schools
On the path
Where El Cajon kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Meridian ElementaryYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗651 South Third St., El Cajon
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten125
Grade 184
Grade 284
Grade 398
Grade 496
Grade 583
Enrollment over time
522’20
525’21
563’22
572’23
570’24
Up 9.2% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 48%Hispanic 20%Asian 16%Two or more races 10%Black 5%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Meridian Elementary from El Cajon families.
Other schools in Cajon Valley Union Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.