2022-10-21 West Ada EST. West Ada
SCHOOL DISTRICT
October 21, 2022
RE: Alden Ridge
File No. H-2022-0059
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 65 single-family units could house approximately 21 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.
Pleasant View Elementary 615 650 3322 100 572
Star Middle School 9010 1000 9667 321 880
Owyhee High School 1784* 1800 8866 237 1430
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