How Large Should a School Be?
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Charlotte Public Schools                  
Charlotte, Michigan, March 8,1999                  
                   
PROGRAM  OF  SPACES                  
1100  Student  Elem./Middle  School,  Grades  5-8            
Proposal One                  
  No. of   Area       Area   Teaching
  Spaces SF       SF   Stations
ACADEMIC  AREAS                  
     Typical 7-8 Academic Pod                  
General classrooms 7 @ 900 = 6300       18
Science Classroom 2 @ 900 = 1800        
Science lab, shared 1 @ 1400 = 1400        
Science prep/storage 1 @ 160 = 160        
Computer commons 1 @ 900 = 900        
Student restrooms 2 @ 200 = 400        
Student lockers 275 @ 1 = 275        
Faculty planning 1 @ 600 = 600        
Faculty restroom 1 @ 70 = 70        
                   
 Pods Required 2 @ 11905 = 23810   23,810    
                   
     Typical 5-6 Academic Pod                  
General classrooms 10 @ 900 = 9000       20
Science/Project Room 1 @ 1200 = 1200        
Special Ed. Classroom 2 @ 900 = 1800        
Computer commons 1 @ 900 = 900        
Student restrooms 2 @ 150 = 300        
Student lockers 250 @ 1 = 250        
Faculty planning 1 @ 600 = 600        
Faculty restroom 1 @ 50 = 50        
                   
 Pods Required 2 @ 14100 = 28200   28,200    
                   
SPECIAL EDUCATION                  
Classrooms for 7/8 students 5 @ 900 = 4500   4,500    
                   
LIFE  SKILLS                  
Instructional areas 1 @ 900 = 900       1
Storage room 1 @ 160 = 160        
Office area 1 @ 160 = 160   1,220    
                   
ART                    
Classrooms 2 @ 1400 = 2800       2
Storage room 2 @ 180 = 360        
Kiln room 1 @ 100 = 100   3,260    
                   
MUSIC                    
Instrumental music 1 @ 2000 = 2000       1
Instrumental storage 1 @ 200 = 200        
Percussion storage 1 @ 200 = 200        
Vocal music 1 @ 1500 = 1500       1
Vocal storage 1 @ 200 = 200        
Individual practice room 3 @ 100 = 300        
Ensemble room 1 @ 200 = 200        
Music library / office 1 @ 240 = 240   4,840    
                   
MEDIA CENTER                  
Reading area 2 @ 1000 = 2000        
Stack area 2 @ 1000 = 2000        
Charging desk 1 @ 300 = 300        
Periodical storage 1 @ 100 = 100        
Office 1 @ 180 = 180        
Workroom 1 @ 200 = 200        
Conference rooms 2 @ 140 = 280        
Open computer lab 2 @ 900 = 1800        
A/V / technology head end 1 @ 800 = 800        
Media production room 1 @ 600 = 600   8,260    
                   
PHYSICAL EDUCATION                  
Spectator gymnasium (94') 1 @ 6840 = 6840       2
5-6 Gym 1 @ 6840 = 6840        
Bleachers 600 @ 3.5 = 2100        
Bleachers 300 @ 3.5 = 1050        
PE storage 4 @ 300 = 1200        
Athletic storage 1 @ 200 = 200        
Locker area 2 @ 1200 = 2400        
Shower area 2 @ 200 = 400        
Drying area 2 @ 125 = 250        
Restrooms 2 @ 100 = 200        
Weight Room 1 @ 2000 = 2000       1
PE office / restroom / shower 2 @ 180 = 360        
Coaches'  office 2 @ 140 = 280        
Outdoor storage 1 @ 180 = 180   24,300    
                   
TECHNOLOGY  EDUCATION                  
Technology education lab 1 @ 2000 = 2000       1
Storage 1 @ 180 = 180        
Office 1 @ 120 = 120        
Supplies 1 @ 120 = 120   2,420    
                   
ADMINISTRATIVE  OFFICES                  
Reception/waiting 1 @ 200 = 200        
Secretarial 2 @ 200 = 400        
Workroom 1 @ 180 = 180        
Principal 2 @ 160 = 320        
Assistant principal 2 @ 140 = 280        
Records storage 2 @ 120 = 240        
Storage 2 @ 100 = 200        
Large conference room 1 @ 240 = 240        
Bookstore 1 @ 120 = 120        
Guidance reception/waiting/sect'y 1 @ 180 = 180        
Guidance office 2 @ 110 = 220        
Office - testing / psychologist 6 @ 100 = 600        
Conference room 2 @ 120 = 240        
Attendance 1 @ 110 = 110        
Restrooms 2 @ 40 = 80        
Health services:                  
a. Exam 1 @ 120 = 120        
b. Office 1 @ 100 = 100        
c. Cot area (2 cots) 2 @ 60 = 120        
d. Restroom/shower 1 @ 80 = 80   4,030    
                   
STAFF  SPACES                  
Staff workroom/lounge/dining 2 @ 900 = 1800        
Staff restrooms 4 @ 70 = 280   2,080    
                   
AUDITERIA / CAFETERIA / FOOD SERVICE            
Auditeria for 550 1 @ 5500 = 5500        
Cafeteria for 300 1 @ 4200 = 4200        
Stage 1 @ 2500 = 2500        
Table storage 1 @ 300 = 300        
Food service 1 @ 4200 = 4200   16,700    
                   
BUILDING  SERVICES                  
Public restrooms @ gym 2 @ 360 = 720        
Janitor closets 6 @ 40 = 240        
Electrical closets 6 @ 40 = 240        
Mechanical room 1 @ 2800 = 2800        
Electrical room 1 @ 600 = 600        
Fan decks 2300 / 2 = 1150        
Outdoor storage 1 @ 240 = 240        
Custodial workroom 1 @ 140 = 140        
Building storage 1 @ 240 = 240        
Custodial office 1 @ 140 = 140   6,510    
                   
NET  BUILDING  AREA             130,130 sf  
                   
CIRCULATION / CONSTRUCTION         51,870 sf  
                   
TOTAL  GROSS  SQUARE  FEET,  BUILDING  AREA     182,000 sf  
                   
TOTAL  TEACHING  STATIONS             47
                   
Enrollment Building Capacity             Utilization  
546 Capacity, 5-6 20 TS * 25 STR * 1 = 500
547 Capacity, 7-8 27 TS * 25 STR * 0.9 = 60