Gonzales ISD - Gonzales Elementary

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    2000
  • Square Footage
    77,017
  • Replacement Cost
    $30,715,920
  • Condition Budget
    $1,696,347
  • Facility Condition Index
    8%
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 condition. Cleaning of stains on masonry and recaulking of expansion joints is needed.
Good
Foundation: No issues observed.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Concrete parking surfaces are generally in good condition. Restriping of spaces is needed.
Fair
Site: Canopies are needed at playgrounds, along with repair of damaged and worn playground equipment and repair of playground fall surfaces.
Fair
Doors: Repainting of exterior metal doors is needed.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Windows are generally in good condition. Recaulking of window frame/wall joints is needed.
Good
Roof: N/A

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Interior structure is generally in good condition. Repair and cleaning of damaged and stained fiber wall covering in hallways is needed.
Plumbing: N/A
Fair
ADA: Generally good ADA access on campus. Improvements needed to provide vertical signage at accessible parking and to designate two van accessible parking spaces, and to provide access to playgrounds and playground equipment.
Good
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition.
Good
Electrical: Electrical system is in good condition. Campus staff should avoid storing items within 3' of electrical panels.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Flooring is generally in good condition. Cleaning of all carpeting is needed.
Fair
HVAC: Replacement of 1 aging HVAC split-system unit is needed. Plumbing systems are in good condition.

Priority Projects

  • Replace 1 aging HVAC split-system unit.
  • Clean stains on exterior masonry and recaulk all expansion joints.
  • Recaulk all window frame/wall joints.
  • Replace gutters and reseal roof panel joints to eliminate roof leaks.
  • Security improvements needed to create a more secure campus environment.
  • Provide ADA improvements on campus to increase access for students, staff, and visitors.
  • Paint stripes in front of electrical panels to ensure 3' minimum clearance is maintained.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Provide canopies at playgrounds, repair damaged and worn equipment, and repair fall surfaces.
  • Repaint exterior metal doors.
  • Clean carpeting throughout the building.
  • Construct kitchen addition to better serve campus population when campus is at or near full functional capacity.
  • Construct library addition to better serve campus population when campus is at or near full functional capacity.

Utilization

50% Capacity: Low Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

390

Functional Capacity

773

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 8%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Rooms are in good condition.
Visual and Performing Arts: Not applicable at this facility.
Fair
Cafeteria: Cafeteria kitchen is undersized to adequately serve campus when campus is at or near full functional capacity.
Occupant Flow: N/A
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Playgrounds are adequate but no ADA access is provided and no canopies are provided.
Good
Special Education: Room is in good condition and satisfies basic special education program needs.
Good
Physical Education: Gym is in good condition and satisfies basic physical education program needs.
Fair
Library: Library is undersized to adequately serve campus when campus is at or near full functional capacity.
Good
Administration: Office area is in good condition and meets the needs of the campus.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition. Security enhancements to campus should be made. Minor maintenance improvements are needed.