As we currently deal with school bond proposals it occurred to us that it may be important to determine whether there is an "optimal" school campus size. In our discussions with the Battle Ground Administration they suggested something on the order of 500 would be good. Following is information and our summary: Research Brief: Feb 2006: Literature Review: The Significance of Elementary School Size:  Research Brief    They reviewed two studies. One from 1996 and one from 2006. Their findings:   300-400 students is optimal to improve testing results; student attitudes; student behavior; minority students benefit; teacher attitudes improve Great Schools: March 2016: How Important … [Read more...]