Data & Statistics
The School Construction Data section includes current, forecast, and historical data about U.S. school construction. The School Building Statistics section provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about school facilities.
School Building Statistics
How many students, teachers, and staff are there in U.S. schools and higher education institutions?
What is the average age of U.S. schools?
How many schools are there in the U.S.?
How many rural, suburban and urban schools are in the United States?
How many portable K-12 classrooms are in use in the United States?
What was the average size of new schools buildings in 2008 and 2010?
What is the definition of a large school?
What is the definition of a small school?
What is the recommended size for a school site?
What is the percentage costs typically allocated for a new school project?
What was the total dollar amount of K-12 school construction in the United States in 2011?
What was the capital outlay for public school systems in the United States for 2008-2009?
How much does the U.S. spend per student for capital outlay and maintenance and operations of K-12 schools?
What was the average construction cost for elementary, middle, and high schools in 2010?
What is the average energy cost in school facilities per student?
How many custodians, maintenance and grounds workers do school districts employ?
How many square feet or acres can a custodial/maintenance/grounds worker maintain?