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June 25, 2025
RE: Pine 43 Mixed Use Sub. ALT, AZ, CUP, MDA, PP, RZ H-2024-0071
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 30 single-family units and 874 multi-family units (604 of which are vertically integrated units)
could house approximately 185-191 school aged children**.
**Disclaimer: The Student Generation Rate (SGR) used for the vertically integrated housing units in this analysis is the
same as the rate used for traditional apartments. While there is reason to believe that vertically integrated units may
generate fewer students, we currently do not have enough local data to calculate a separate rate. Until we have a larger
sample size, we are using the traditional apartment SGR as the best available estimate.
Approval of this application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District.
Enrollment Capacity
Meridian Elementary School 480 600*
River Valley Elementary 482 600*
Lewis and Clark Middle School 892 1000
Centennial High School 1699 1900
*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 may be needed in the next 5-8 years to build new schools and fit the enrollment needs
Portable classrooms placed on the property if space is available.
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