{"id":1047,"date":"2019-12-03T11:36:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T11:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitelogiq.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T18:41:38","slug":"facility-management-trends-for-k-12-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/blog\/facility-management-trends-for-k-12-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Facility Management Trends for K-12 Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there were 132,853 K-12 schools in the U.S.<\/a> as of the 2015-16 school year. These elementary, middle, and high schools saw about 56.6 million students attend in Fall 2019<\/a>. With millions of students attending K-12 schools<\/a> across the country, these schools must support student learning and stay up-to date with the latest trends. As these trends continue to evolve, K-12 schools must evaluate their school\u2019s design, keep up with the way the classroom is changing due to advancements in technology and make necessary changes to create a sustainable K-12 facility. By staying updated, you can help ensure your students are receiving a quality education in an optimal school environment. Let\u2019s take a look at the top education sector trends affecting facility management in K-12 schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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K-12 Facility Design Trends<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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In today\u2019s K-12 schools across the U.S., the classroom experience is changing. Students are no longer seated in desks all day while the teacher stands at the front of the room and lectures. To reflect this new and ever-evolving way of learning, many schools are changing their facility design to keep up with the trends. With advancements in technology, new teaching and learning styles and things like sustainable design, designers are looking at school facilities differently than before to incorporate these elements for a successful school that meets everyone\u2019s needs. Designs reflect the shift from the formal learning experiences of the past and focus on safety, security and students\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Design to Reflect Safety and Security<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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It\u2019s crucial that students in K-12 schools across the U.S. are as safe as possible while at school and can get their education without constantly fearing for their safety. Today\u2019s facility designs should reflect this concern and can help with security. Today, most school designs include a security vestibule positioned outside the school building\u2019s front door and the school day starts after all of the students are inside. Then, the vestibule and other doors to the school are locked. A school staff member stays inside the central vestibule, controlling who gains entry to the school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Design to Reflect Students\u2019 Evolving Needs<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Schools should have a student-centered design that can accommodate the way students learn best. Designs can support critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and active learning through things like outdoor classrooms and flexible learning spaces. One study found that 73 percent of all student progress<\/a> that could be traced back to classroom design was linked to flexibility and student ownership. Flexible learning spaces should include things like varied seating options for students, movable partitions and various learning areas such as:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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