1. Building Capacities

2. Capacity: Process Overview
Data collection from HPS in the form of floor plans and corresponding room utilization information
Classroom use by grade level/ subject
Classrooms used for special education programs
Specialty use classrooms/ labs
Presence of shared spaces(Gym, Art, Music, other)
Presence of Cafeteria
Accessibility (Presence of elevator, barriers)

3. Capacity Calculations
Class Size Maximums
PreK: 20
K-2: 23
3-7: 27
8-12: 28
SPED (Self-Contained): 12
Montessori: 28
Calculated capacity based on teacher contract limits and physical space standards (industry standards and CT DAS guidelines)
Adjusted capacity by space based on a differential between the two calculations to reflect operating needs of buildings
Burns Latino Studies (example)
Capacity by Contract: x 0.85 = 637
Capacity by Space: 634 x 0.85 = 539
Difference: 637 – 539 = 98
35% of Difference 98 x 0.35 = 34
Add 35% of difference back
to Capacity by Space:
= 573 (Study Capacity)

4. Capacity: Assumptions and Clarifications
Capacities represent an average of a capacity range for the program (+/- 5%)
Seat capacities include an operational efficiency factor of: 95% for Magnets and district schools of grade configuration PK-6 and 85% for PK-8, PK-12, Middle and High school grade configurations.
Spaces excluded from capacity calculations:
Shared spaces (i.e. Gym, Art, Music, Computer Labs) – Grades K-8
SPED Resource Literacy, Speech Rooms (Generally 500 SF, or smaller)
Science classrooms in MS facilities, unless specifically assigned to a grade level. Otherwise counted as shared.
Specialty program spaces shared across grade levels
Natatoria
Unassigned classrooms within a building counted as Specialty rooms with capacity.
Capacity information is based on district’s current use of space as reported between April through August 2016.

5. Capacity & Utilization Summary: Zone 1

6. Capacity & Utilization Summary: Zone 2

7. Capacity & Utilization Summary: Zone 3

8. Capacity & Utilization Summary: Zone 4

9. Capacity & Utilization Summary: District Wide