The Gary Schools

Chapter 19: V TABLE SHOWING HOW CAPACITY OF SMALL SCHOOL PLANT MAY BE DOUBLED

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An examination of the experimental public-school system in Gary, Indiana, detailing a reorganization that blends progressive educational philosophy and administrative methods to address urban congestion and vocational demands. It outlines the model plant spanning kindergarten through high school, the integration of social centers and adult education, the development of practical and continuation courses, and the correlation of regular instruction with extracurricular activities to form a children’s community. The text analyzes economic management, supervision, and outcomes, cites investigations and reports, and considers how the plan has been adapted by other districts.

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TABLE SHOWING HOW CAPACITY OF SMALL SCHOOL PLANT MAY BE DOUBLED

Increasing School Capacity

A—Traditional school plant: 8 rooms; 320 children; grounds 160 × 160; playgrounds, 80 × 160, 40 square feet per pupil:—

Cost of building and equipment	$55,000
Cost of land	5,000
10 per cent on investment	6,000
Annual operation	2,000
Cost of instruction per year	10,000

B—Gary plan for 320 more pupils:—

Additional cost of land	$5,000
Additional cost of instruction per year	10,000

Costs of building and equipment, operation and maintenance not increased, though capacity is doubled.