2022-10-17 West Ada School Esr West Ada
1950
SCHOOL DISTRICT
October 17, 2022
RE: Klein Huis at Victory and Meridian
File No. H-2020-0051
Dear Meridian City Planners:
West Ada School District has experienced sustained growth in student enrollment during the last ten years. Based on
current enrollment data specific to new development(within the last 5 years) in proximity to this proposed
development,we estimate this development consisting of 134 single-family units could house approximately 66 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 2022-23 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 26 931
Victory Middle School 1048 1000 4457 666 644
Meridian High School 1810 2075 3329 3646 715
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 student generation rates in the area 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