CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY

1155 NORTH DEER CREEK LANE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary is a public school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the West Ada School District. Situated in a residential area of North Deer Creek Lane, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes academic fundamentals, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for young children.

As part of Idaho’s largest school district, Chaparral Elementary benefits from the district's standardized curriculum and professional resources while maintaining a distinct community feel. The school typically focuses on fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Meridian community to enhance student engagement. With a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school, the staff prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that promote physical wellness and creative growth.

537

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	77
Black	11
Asian	18
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
394 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
77 (14.3 %)
Two or More
27 (5.0 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)350-4180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 85