Waskom ISD - Waskom Elementary School - Main - pre 2000 buildings

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1957, 1976, 1984
  • Square Footage
    35,696
  • Replacement Cost
    $20,074,763
  • Condition Budget
    $4,525,186
  • Facility Condition Index
    27%
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: Repair/repaint most exteriors, including eaves, soffits, canopy undersides and posts, etc.
Fair
Foundation: Add splash blocks under downspouts where missing.
Good
Site: No issues observed.
Fair
Doors: Repair/refinish worn interior doors. Replace any knobs with ADA compliant lever hardware. Repaint exterior metal doors.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Replace older windows, clean and recaulk most frames.
Good
Roof: Metal roofs are in good condition.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Repair damaged insulation at Gym walls. Clean and repair Gym ceiling. Repaint worn wallboard ceilings.
Fair
Plumbing: Replace worn fixtures. Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
Fair
ADA: Provide ADA access to playground and playground equipment.
Good
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition.
Fair
Electrical: Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
Fair
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Flooring: Flooring is in good condition.
Poor
HVAC: Replace 24 aging HVAC units; and upgrade controls, rebalance system, and repair ductwork when replacing HVAC units.

Priority Projects

  • Replace 24 aging HVAC units; and upgrade controls, rebalance system, and repair ductwork when replacing HVAC units.
  • Add splash blocks under downspouts where missing.
  • Repair/repaint most exteriors, including eaves, soffits, canopy undersides and posts, etc.
  • Replace older windows, clean and recaulk most frames.
  • Provide ADA access to playgrounds and playground equipment.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Repaint exterior metal doors.
  • Repair/refinish worn interior doors. Replace any knobs with ADA compliant lever hardware.
  • Repair damaged insulation at Gym walls.
  • Repaint worn wallboard ceilings.
  • Clean and repair Gym ceiling.
  • Replace worn fixtures.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.

Utilization

79% Capacity: Moderately Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

332

Functional Capacity

599

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 27%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Several classrooms are less than the recommended minimum of 700 sf.
Fair
Occupant Flow: Occupant flow is adequate, but exterior travel is required to reach all buildings.
Fair
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Provide ADA access to playground and playground equipment.
Good
Special Education: Special Education areas are adequate.
Good
Physical Education: Gym is adequate.
Good
Administration: Office areas are adequate for campus.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The Waskom Elementary School main buildings are aging and do not represent the most modern educational environment. The aging facilities are nearing the end of their normal expected life. Numerous repairs and maintenance are needed.