MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary McPherson Elementary, located on East Amity Road in Meridian, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the West Ada School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character traits. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success by balancing core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics with social-emotional learning initiatives.

Beyond the classroom, Mary McPherson Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently hosts events and programs designed to engage families, creating a partnership between home and school that enriches the overall educational experience. Its location in a growing area of Meridian allows it to serve a diverse group of students, and the school takes pride in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where children are motivated to reach their full potential.

494

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	72
Black	12
Asian	21
Two or More	29

White
360 (72.9%)
Hispanic
72 (14.6%)
Two or More
29 (5.9%)
Asian
21 (4.3%)
Black
12 (2.4%)

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)855-4300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 14

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 83