HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-17 West Ada Schools Development Letter/
June 17, 2025
RE: Springday Subdivision AZ, PP H-2024-0069
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 172 single-family units and 0 multi-family units could house approximately 85 school aged children. Approval of this
application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District.
Enrollment
Capacity
Pleasant View Elementary School
783
625*
Hunter Elementary**
473
625*
Star Middle School
1046
1000
Owyhee High School
1836
1800
*Program Capacity
**To help balance enrollment, an enrollment cap will be in place for the 2025-26 school year for new K-4 students residing in the area between McMillan Road (north), Ustick Road (south),
Ten Mile Road (east), and McDermott Road (west). Beginning next school year, all new K-4 students in this area will enroll at Hunter Elementary instead of Pleasant View.
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. Elementary students may be bussed to the Star or East Meridian area schools due to possible enrollment caps.
Attendance area adjustments if there is availability in a nearby school. The Long Range Planning Committee will reconvene in September 2025 to consider needed adjustments.
Passage of a bond may be needed in the next 5-8 years to build new schools and fit the enrollment needs.
Portable classrooms placed on the property at the Middle or High School. Please note the option of adding a portable is not applicable at Pleasant View Elementary due to space constraints.
West Ada School District requests developers’ consideration for providing safe walkways, bike paths, and pedestrian access for our students to schools and community resources.
Sincerely,
Miranda Carson,
Director of Planning and Transportation