PEREGRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peregrine Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving students in the West Ada School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student population from the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local community to enhance the learning experience.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for future academic success. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Peregrine Elementary integrates technology into its classrooms and focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners. As part of the West Ada district, the school benefits from established district resources and support systems that facilitate a well-rounded elementary education.

483

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEREGRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	111
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
321 (66.5%)
Hispanic
111 (23.0%)
Two or More
26 (5.4%)
Black
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
8 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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)888-1384
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 15

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 85