Policy 6110

Organizational Structure of the Schools

Size of Schools

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 11/24/2009
Related policies & regulations:  3920-1
Legal references:  

 

General parameters for the size of each school at the three organizational levels are as follows:

• Preschool: 15 to 20 students per grade/age level group,
• Elementary: 50 to 125 students per grade/age level group,
• Middle School: 200 to 300 students per grade/age level group, and
• High School: 250 to 500 students per grade/age level group.

These parameters allow for effective and efficient use of resources. At the elementary level, they represent a minimum of two teachers per grade level. At the middle school level, they represent a minimum of two teams per grade level.  At the high school level, they permit the scheduling of specialized elective courses.

 

The total number of grades in a building shall be considered in determining the most appropriate number of students per grade.