HILLSDALE ELEMENTARY

5225 SOUTH HOWRY LANE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

690 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillsdale Elementary, located in Meridian, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the West Ada School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating character development and social-emotional learning into their daily curriculum. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, collaboration, and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hillsdale Elementary is known for its active school culture and community involvement. The staff works closely with families to ensure each student’s individual needs are met, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to promote student engagement. With modern facilities and a dedicated focus on preparing children for future academic success, Hillsdale remains a central educational hub for families residing in the growing Meridian area.

690

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSDALE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	586
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Asian	13
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	2

White
586 (84.9 %)
Two or More
44 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (6.2 %)
Asian
13 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)350-4432
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 43

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 108