Construction Cost Estimates for an Elementary School in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build an Elementary School?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an Elementary School using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. If you would like to localize costs to your specific zip code, RSMeans Data Online allows you to easily localize the cost of your entire estimate to zip codes across the United States and Canada. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 45,000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of Elementary School models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.

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Elementary School Construction Cost Assumptions

Location:	US National Average
Story Count:	1
Story Height (L.F.):	15
Floor Area (S.F.):	45,000
Basement Included:	No
Data Release:	Year 2019

School, Elementary with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete

Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor)	% of Total	Cost Per SF	Cost
SubTotal	100%	$143.83	$6,472,341.37
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit)	25%	$35.96	$1,618,085.34
Architectural Fees	7%	$12.59	$566,329.87
Total Building Cost		$192.37	$8,656,756.58

Cost Estimate (Open Shop)<	% of Total	Cost Per SF	Cost
SubTotal	100%	$127.33	$5,729,741.42
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit)	25%	$31.83	$1,432,435.36
Architectural Fees	7%	$11.14	$501,352.37
Total Building Cost		$170.30	$7,663,529.15

Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Fiber Cement with Rigid Steel Joists

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Panel with Rigid Steel Joists

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) and Metal Studs with Rigid Steel Joists

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Stone Veneer with Reinforced Concrete

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Concrete Panels with Reinforced Concrete

Elementary School (Green) Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block with Bearing Walls

Elementary School (Green) Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block with Rigid Steel Joists

Elementary School (Green) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick & Concrete Block with Bearing Walls

Elementary School (Green) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick & Concrete Block with Rigid Steel Joists

Elementary School (Green) Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco & Concrete Block with Bearing Walls

Elementary School (Green) Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco & Concrete Block with Rigid Steel Joists

Construction Cost Estimates for an Elementary School in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build an Elementary School?

Elementary School Construction Cost Assumptions

School, Elementary with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete

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