We surveyed K-12 facilities professionals on the state of school maintenance in 2025. Here were the results!
84% of those we surveyed work for public school districts.
What is your biggest facilities management challenge right now?
- budget constraints: 30%
- aging infrastructure: 20%
How would you rate the current physical condition of your facilities?
- good: 48%
- fair: 40%
How confident are you in your ability to justify funding needs to the board or community?
- somewhat confident: 46%
- very confident: 42%
What is the total enrollment in your district?
- under 1,000: 23%
- 1,000–2,999: 22%
- 3,000–4,999: 21%
- 5,000–9,999: 15%
- 10,000–24,999: 13%
- 25,000+: 6%
What is the average age of your school buildings?
- under 20 years: 17%
- 20–39 years: 21%
- 40–59 years: 20%
- 60+ years: 21%
- mix of ages: 22%
42% of those surveyed were not sure of their annual facilities operations and maintenance budget per student.
How would you describe your current staffing situation?
- slightly understaffed: 50%
- appropriately staffed: 32%
52% of those surveyed had multiple capital projects delayed in the past 12 months due to funding constraints.
What are the top 3 assets most in need of replacement or repair?
- HVAC systems: 76%
- roofing: 55%
- plumbing: 33%
How would you describe your preventive maintenance program?
- mostly reactive: 48%
- 50% reactive, 50% preventive: 42%
Which of the following do you have in place?
- a long-term capital plan: 32%
- in progress/planning: 27%
Which best describes your long-term facilities strategy?
- a capital plan aligned to asset condition and future needs: 51%
- a list of projects but no formal prioritization process: 33%
What is your average work order response time?
- 1–2 days: 47%
- 3–5 days: 33%
41% of those we surveyed use a CMMS as their current maintenance management tool.
