Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chaparral Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chaparral Elementary serves the northwest part of Meridian, ID, covering an area of approximately 39.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaparral Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?
Chaparral Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Chaparral Elementary School often compared to?
Chaparral Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Public Charter School, Ponderosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
545 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chaparral Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?
Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?
Chaparral Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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