Site work, paving, outdoor lighting and new construction of an educational facility in Jarrell, Texas. Design plans call for the construction of a 120,000-square-foot, two-story above grade educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; for outdoor lighting for a educational facility; and for paving for a educational facility.

Plans call to construct a new stand-alone facility designed to serve 900 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, with a maximum capacity of 1,000. Grade level alignment, the program of spaces, and the project budget were discussed and developed during a series of meetings and school tours with the district. This facility will be built within the new community development of Atlas Ranch and will serve the growing population of Jarrell residents. This elementary school will be a new design that combines the best features of Jarrell ISD elementary schools and incorporating latest design innovations for a first-class learning institution. The building plan is designed with a two-story high library space as its central living room space. The library floor is on a raised platform to elevate the importance of the space both literally and figuratively. The two-story classroom wing surrounds a fully enclosed courtyard that brings natural light to instructional spaces and provides secure outdoor learning opportunities. The library’s learning stair is the central circulation path of the building and provides opportunities for presentations and collaboration. Adjustable instructional spaces are located between grade level houses, presenting the opportunity for enhanced learning opportunities, ability for “bumper” classes, and additional capacity up to 1,000 students. If the budget allows, operable partitions will be provided between one pair of classrooms at each grade level kinder-5, creating additional opportunities for collaboration and teacher training. A one-story wing consisting of the administration suite, gym, cafeteria and Music room adjoins the other side of the library. The academic wing can be isolated from the library, gym, cafeteria and restrooms for after-hours events and can be accessed from both the front and rear parking lots. The gym space will be designed as a hardened space for bad weather events. The Music room is located behind the stage and at the same level for direct access. Students arriving on foot, by bike, by car, or bus will all enter through the main front entrance via a central plaza space created between the separated traffic drives. Visitors will enter through a secure vestibule and be directed through the office. Covered walkways are provided at both front and rear entrances to shelter students. The outdoor play areas can be accessed from the library and dining areas or the classroom wing. It is anticipated that the foundation system will be slab on grade, but the geotechnical investigation will confirm. The primary structural frame will be steel and exterior back-up and interior walls will have steel stud framing. The kitchen area and hardened gym space will consist of structural CMU. The exterior of the building will be primarily an ashlar masonry mix of san saba stone, with metal panel accents at upper areas. Interior finishes are to be smooth aggregate concrete, solid vinyl tile flooring, with carpet tile and porcelain tile in select areas. Wall finishes in the corridors will be a durable finish wainscot such as ceramic tile. This project is part of the school district’s bond that passed. As of June 1, 2026, construction is slated to begin in March 2027, with substantial completion date of May 2028.