Gonzales ISD - North Avenue Intermediate - 400 Building

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1980
  • Square Footage
    5,760
  • Replacement Cost
    $3,239,316
  • Condition Budget
    $415,446
  • Facility Condition Index
    15%
Condition Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Good

  • Fair

    (or will require attention in near future 3-10 years)

  • Poor

    (or will require attention now 0-2 years)

Exterior

Good
Exterior Structure: Exterior structure is generally in good-to-fair condition.
Good
Foundation: No issues observed.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Parking surfaces are in fair condition; cracking and damage was observed. Repair and reseal of parking areas is needed.
Good
Site: No issues observed.
Fair
Doors: Repaint exterior metal doors.
Good
Exterior/Interior Windows: Windows are generally in good condition.
Good
Roof: N/A

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Interior structure is generally in good-to-fair condition. Repair frayed fiber wall covering in hallway.
Good
ADA: Generally good ADA access on campus at this building.
Good
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition.
Fair
Electrical: Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Flooring is generally in good-to-fair condition. Replacement of cracked and damaged VCT is needed.
Poor
HVAC: 6 out of 6 units (100% of cooling and heating capacity) have aged past their useful life span and should be replaced. Aging mechanical infrastructure should be addressed at the time of unit replacement. Update duct work, web-based energy management system, test, and balance new HVAC units when installed.

Priority Projects

  • Rebalance HVAC system to reduce CO2 levels in building.
  • Security improvements needed to create a more secure campus environment.
  • 6 out of 6 units (100% of cooling and heating capacity) have aged past their useful life span and should be replaced.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Repaint exterior metal doors.
  • Repair frayed fiber wall covering in hallway.
  • Replace cracked and damaged VCT.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Update Energy Management system as needed when new HVAC units are installed.
  • Test and balance new HVAC units when installed.
  • Update duct work as needed when HVAC units are replaced.

Utilization

67% Capacity: Moderately Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

420

Functional Capacity

627

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 15%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Rooms are generally in good condition.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition; however, campus layout with multiple buildings is not conducive to modern learning strategies. Security enhancements to campus should be made. Minor maintenance improvements are needed.