PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4300 NORTH RED HORSE WAY
MERIDIAN, ID 83646

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School is located in the northern area of Meridian, Idaho, serving students within the West Ada School District. As part of one of Idaho’s fastest-growing communities, the school is situated in a modern suburban residential area, providing a neighborhood-focused learning environment for young students. Like many schools in the West Ada district, Prospect Elementary places a strong emphasis on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community culture, often focusing on student engagement and academic growth. Because it is located in Meridian, the school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the largest school district in Idaho. Parents and families in the area generally value the school for its dedicated teaching staff and its integration into a rapidly developing, family-oriented part of the Treasure Valley.

456

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	54
Black	8
Asian	22
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
338 (74.1%)
Hispanic
54 (11.8%)
Two or More
28 (6.1%)
Asian
22 (4.8%)
Black
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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)350-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 48

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	49.6%
Male	230	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)