Gonzales ISD - North Avenue Intermediate - Cafeteria & 300 Buildings

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1949
  • Square Footage
    19,936
  • Replacement Cost
    $11,211,634
  • Condition Budget
    $956,180
  • Facility Condition Index
    10%
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

Fair
Exterior Structure: Exterior structure is generally in good-to-fair condition. Repair and repaint stucco soffits and repair brick cracks on south side of 300 building.
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.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Windows are in good-to-fair condition. Oxidized window frames at 300 building need refinishing.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Interior structure is generally in good-to-fair condition. Repaint wallboard walls in 300 building and replace ceiling tiles in 300 building.
Fair
ADA: Generally good ADA access on campus. Improvements needed to exterior ramp at cafeteria and interior room signage in 300 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 in 300 building.
Poor
HVAC: 12 out of 13 units (46% 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

  • Repair exterior masonry cracks on south side of 300 building.
  • Replace 2 aging HVAC units.
  • Security improvements needed to create a more secure campus environment.
  • Provide ADA improvements on campus to increase access for students, staff, and visitors.
  • 12 out of 13 units (46% of cooling and heating capacity) have aged past their useful life span and should be replaced.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Repair and repaint stucco soffits.
  • Repaint exterior metal doors and refinish oxidized window frames at 300 building.
  • Repaint wallboard walls in 300 building and replace ceiling tiles in 300 building.
  • Replace cracked and damaged VCT in 300 building.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Begin planning for replacement of built-up gravel roof on 300 building within the next 10 years.
  • Update Energy Management system as needed when new HVAC units are 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: 10%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Rooms are generally in good condition.
Good
Cafeteria: Cafeteria is adequately sized to serve campus when at or near full capacity.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Special Education: Rooms are generally in good condition and satisfy basic special education program needs.

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.