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. |