CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chief Joseph School of the Arts, located in Meridian, Idaho, is a public elementary school within the West Ada School District. True to its name, the school distinguishes itself through a specialized commitment to arts integration, weaving creative expression into the core curriculum. By prioritizing disciplines such as music, visual arts, and movement, the school aims to foster a well-rounded academic environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and self-confidence in its students.

Beyond its artistic focus, Chief Joseph emphasizes a collaborative community atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to engage diverse learners, supported by an active parent-teacher community and a staff dedicated to the holistic development of children. By blending traditional standards-based education with creative exploration, the school provides a unique learning experience designed to prepare students for success in both the arts and their future academic careers.

521

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	132
Black	9
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
338 (64.9 %)
Hispanic
132 (25.3 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)
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)350-4200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHIEF JOSEPH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	53.4%
Male	243	46.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)