PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 748 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the northern area of Meridian, Idaho, serving students within the West Ada School District. As part of one of Idaho’s fastest-growing communities, the school is situated in a modern suburban residential area, providing a neighborhood-focused learning environment for young students. Like many schools in the West Ada district, Prospect Elementary places a strong emphasis on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.
The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community culture, often focusing on student engagement and academic growth. Because it is located in Meridian, the school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the largest school district in Idaho. Parents and families in the area generally value the school for its dedicated teaching staff and its integration into a rapidly developing, family-oriented part of the Treasure Valley.
For more information, contact PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 350-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIDIAN, ID 83646-6300
(208) 350-4000
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Total Students:
- 748
- Teachers:
- 32.79
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 748 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.