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2022-09-23 West Ada School District Esr West Ada 1950 SCHOOL DISTRICT September 23, 2022 RE: Allure Subdivision File No. H-2020-0050 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 this development consisting of 226 single-family units could house approximately 99 school aged children.Approval of this application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District based on attendance areas for the 2021-22 school year. For your information, included in this data is the number of approved lots and multi-family units approved by this and other agencies. Approved MF Projected Approved lots per units per Students from Enrollment Capacity attendance area attendance area Approved Dev. Mary McPherson Elementary 460 675 3443 26 760 Victory Middle School 1048 1000 4496 502 600 Meridian High School 1824 2075 3555 3464 601 School of Choice Options Christine Donnell School -Arts 474 500 N/A N/A Spalding Elementary-STEM 680 750 N/A N/A West Ada School District supports economic growth. Assuming the area's student generation rates remain the same and the developments build out as projected,the capacity of the elementary schools identified above are projected to be above maximum capacity upon completion of the approved lots.These projections do not take into consideration the impact of additional seats provided by education organizations outside of the West Ada School District, such as charter schools, private schools and homeschools. To meet the need for additional school capacity in this area one or more of the following may need to be accomplished: • 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 acknowledges and appreciates the developer for providing safe walkways, bike paths and pedestrian access for our students. Future developments will continue to have an impact on the district's capacity. Sincerely, Marci Horner Planning and Development Administrator