CC JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL BOARD 10292013

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October 21, 2013 Page 2 School Enrollment The most recent data available for school enrollment is from 2005 -2009 and is based on Census Block Groups as shown in the figures in Exhibit B. This data indicates the average enrollments by category include: Pre - School — Higher concentrations of pre - school students per block group are generally located south of 33`d Avenue and north of 29h Avenue. All of the homes in this area are single- family residential units with a median home value (2012) range between $198,215 to $357,813. Housing stock in this area of the City if very limited, with 0 -16 vacant residential units. Additionally, a large portion of this area of the City consists of owner occupied — free and clear units (2010). Crime in this portion of town (index of 65 and 75) indicates a "low" crime rate compared to the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole where an index of 100 is average. Kindergarten — Higher concentrations of kindergarten students per blockroup are generally located in the northeastern portion of the City north of 37 Avenue NE and east of Silver Lake Road. While there are some single - family residential units in this area of the City, there is also a higher concentration of medium -to- high - density residential units in this area with a median home value (2012) ranging between $146,819 to $163,281. This portion of the City has a higher vacancy rate with 68- 156 units vacant per block group. Crime in this portion of town (index of 46) indicates a "low" crime rate compared to the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole where an index of 100 is average; lowest in the City. Elementary School 1 to 4— Higher concentrations of elementary school 1 -4 grade students per block group are generally located on the south end and northwestern sides of the City with 67 and 80 students respectively. While some areas within these block group areas are single - family residential units there is also a higher concentration of medium — to — high — density residential units in the area with a median home value (2012) ranging between $163,282 to $178,723 (southern portion of the City) and $198,215 to $357,813 (northwestern portion of the City). This portion of the City has a higher vacancy rate with 68 -156 units (southern portion of the City) and 30- 45 units (northwestern portion of the City) vacant per block group, and higher levels of rental units, specifically the northwestern portion of the City. The southern portion of the City does have a higher level of owner occupied units compared to other portions of the City. Crime in this portion of town (index of 61 and 60) indicates a "low" crime rate compared to the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole where an index of 100 is average. Middle School 5 to 8— Higher concentrations of middle school 5 -8 grade students per block group are located generally north of 33`d Avenue (150 students) immediately adjacent to the middle/high school area. Majority of the homes within this area are single - family residential lots with a median home value (2012) ranging between $198,215 to $357,813. A portion of this area (far northeastern portion) does have a higher vacancy rate with a larger portion of the housing units being rental units. Crime in this portion of town (index of 46, 62 and 75) indicates a "low" crime rate compared to the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole where an index of 100 is average. High School 9 to 12— Higher concentrations of high school 9 -12 grade students per block group are located generally north of 33d Avenue (87 students) immediately adjacent to the middle/high school area. Majority of the homes within this area are single-