Grand Rapids Public Schools’ (GRPS) Demographics

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Fulton St.

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GRPS Boundary
Key Take-aways
 Pupil Enrollment and Utilization Considerations
 GRPS enrollment has decreased from 19,364 students in 2002 to 14,314 students in 2020. The
approximately 5,000 less students represents an 26% decrease in the past twelve (12) years.

 GRPS overall building utilization is approximately 53%. The following is by the grade cohort breakdown
for reference:
 Elementary Schools – 55%
 Middle Schools – 42%
 High Schools – 50%

 GRPS building utilization of 53% is significantly less than 85% (as recommended by the State of Michigan)

 In review of peer districts, the average square feet per student is 168 s.f. GRPS has a significantly more
square feet per student with an average of 228 s.f.
Facility Demand Summary
 Facility and Site Considerations
 GRPS has 42 current educational facilities and 17 non-instructional facilities on over 720 acres.

 Based on “best practices” for educational spaces allocate a range of 22-24 students per classroom;
 Elementary School with 20 general education classrooms could accommodate approximately 450 students
 Middle School with 26 general education classrooms could accommodate approximately 600 students
 High School with 34 general education classrooms could accommodate approximately 800 students

 This approach provides approximately 10% for potential growth at each facility

 This approach preserves classrooms for special education, art, music, etc.
Facility Demand Summary

Avg. Academic Count

Elementary 450

Middle 600

High 800

Quadrant Summary
Adjusted
Proposed Essential
2022 Facility Essential
School Enrollment Capacity Delta Occupancy Repurposed Educational
Count Educational
Facilities Facilities
Facilities

Elementary 7,616 13,944 6,328 55% 27 14.1 12.9 14

Middle 1,350 3,186 1,836 42% 6 3.1 2.9 3
High 4,585 9,106 4,521 50% 9 5.7 3.3 4

        TOTAL 42 22.8 19.2 21

Facility Demand Summary
 
NORTHWEST NORTHEAST
 

Adjusted Adjusted
Proposed Essential Proposed Essential
2022 Facility Essential 2022 Facility Essential
School Enrollment Capacity Delta Occupancy
Count
Repurposed Educational
Educational   School Enrollment Capacity Delta Occupancy
Count
Repurposed Educational
Educational
Facilities Facilities Facilities Facilities
Facilities Facilities

Elementary 1,490 2,664 1,174 56% 4 2.6 1.4 2   Elementary 1,559 2,904 1,345 54% 7 3.0 4.0 4

Middle 265 864 599 31% 2 1.0 1.0 1   Middle 203 810 607 25% 1 1.0 0.0 0

High 1,326 2,117 791 63% 2 1.0 1.0 1   High 907 1,450 543 63% 1 0.7 0.3 0

                                         

 
SOUTHWEST SOUTHEAST
 

Adjusted Adjusted
Proposed Essential Proposed Essential
2022 Facility Essential 2022 Facility Essential
School Enrollment Capacity Delta Occupancy
Count
Repurposed Educational
Educational   School Enrollment Capacity Delta Occupancy
Count
Repurposed Educational
Educational
Facilities Facilities Facilities Facilities
Facilities Facilities

Elementary 1,290 2,208 918 58% 3 2.0 1.0 1   Elementary 3,277 6,168 2,891 53% 13 6.4 6.6 7

Middle 64 81 17 79% 1 0.0 1.0 1   Middle 818 1,431 613 57% 2 1.0 1.0 1

High 260 783 523 33% 1 0.7 0.3 1   High 2,092 4,756 2,664 44% 5 3.3 1.7 2
Bond Proposal Programming

Note: PMC recommends coordinating with GRPS’ financial advisor and bond counsel for specific requirements (schedule, amounts, proposed scope, etc.)
Bond Proposal Programming
Bond Proposal - Critical Need
Unit Cost Project Cost
Description Quantity Size (SF) Low Medium High Low Medium High
Proposal A - Elementary & Middle School Approach
New Construction
Early Childhood Center 1 40,000 $325 $350 $375 $13,000,000 $14,000,000 $15,000,000
Elementary School 2 60,000 $375 $400 $425 $45,000,000 $48,000,000 $51,000,000
Montessori Campus (Renovation/Expansion) 1 40,000 $375 $400 $425 $15,000,000 $16,000,000 $17,000,000
Renovations
Elementary Schools (30%) 14 18,613 $125 $150 $175 $32,571,894 $39,086,273 $45,600,652
Middle Schools (K-8) (30%) 2 24,184 $125 $150 $175 $6,045,938 $7,255,125 $8,464,313
Innovation Central HS (50%) 1 70,605 $125 $150 $175 $8,825,625 $10,590,750 $12,355,875
Parking Lot Resurfacing 10 40,000 $6 $8 $9 $2,400,000 $3,000,000 $3,600,000
Consolidation & Improvements
School Demolition 21 62,042 $12 $14 $16 $15,634,509 $18,240,261 $20,846,012
Consolidation (K-8 & Elementary) 8 Allowance $500,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000
Lab & Tech Improvements 6 Allowance $2,000,000 $3,500,000 $5,000,000 $12,000,000 $21,000,000 $30,000,000
Program, Financing & Professional Costs/Fees
Allowance 1 Allowance 18.0% 20.0% 22.0% $27,806,034 $36,634,482 $46,610,707
Escalation (5%) $9,114,200 $10,990,345 $12,923,878
Project Contingency (10%) $19,139,820 $23,079,724 $27,140,144
TOTAL COST $210,538,020 $253,876,959 $298,541,581
Bond Proposal Programming

Bond Proposal - Arts & Athletics

Unit Cost Project Cost
Description Quantity Size (SF) Low Medium High Low Medium High
Proposal B - Arts & Athletics Approach
New Construction
Performing Arts Center (2,000 Seat) 1 2,000 $17,500 $23,750 $30,000 $35,000,000 $47,500,000 $60,000,000
Performing Arts Center (800 Seat) 1 800 $17,500 $23,750 $30,000 $14,000,000 $19,000,000 $24,000,000
Existing PAC Renovations 4 Allowance $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000
Renovations
Replace Fields & Tracks (HS) 4 Allowance $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000
Houseman Field Improvements 1 Allowance $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $4,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $4,000,000
Pool Upgrades 1 Allowance $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $1,500,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000
Program, Financing & Professional Costs/Fees
Allowance 1 Allowance 18.0% 20.0% 22.0% $12,240,000 $18,650,000 $25,740,000
Escalation (5%) $4,012,000 $5,595,000 $7,137,000
Project Contingency (10%) $8,425,200 $11,749,500 $14,987,700
TOTAL COST $92,677,200 $129,244,500 $164,864,700
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Sample – Redevelopment for Residential Units
The “James” Property (Ferndale, MI)