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9/16/2024
RE: Outer Banks CUP H-2024-0026
Dear Meridian City Planners:
West Ada School District has experienced significant and sustained growth in student enrollment during the last ten
years. Based on current enrollment data specific to the area surrounding this proposed development, we estimate a
development consisting of 0 single-family units and 549 multi-family units could house approximately 72 school aged
children. Approval of this application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District.
Enrollment Capacity
Chaparral Elementary School 543 550*
Meridian Middle School 955 1250
Meridian High School 1769 2075
*Program Capacity
West Ada School District supports economic growth; however, growth fosters the need for additional school capacity.
Future developments will continue to have an impact on the district’s capacity. Should a school exceed capacity, to meet
the need for additional school capacity in this area one or more of the following may need to be implemented:
Transporting students to an alternate school with available classrooms.
Attendance area adjustments if there is availability in a nearby school.
Passage of a bond to build new schools to fit the enrollment needs.
Portable classrooms placed on the property.
West Ada School District requests developers’ and City Council’s consideration for providing safe walkways, bike paths, and
pedestrian access for our students to schools and community resources.
Sincerely,
Miranda Carson
Director of Transportation & Planning