Albuquerque Public Schools
Custodial
Custodial cost per square foot, per student, workload, and supply cost per square foot.
Cost per Square Foot
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | $1.19 |
| 2012–13 | $1.20 |
| 2013–14 | $1.15 |
| 2014–15 | $1.07 |
Description of Calculation
Total cost of district-operated custodial work plus total cost of contract-operated custodial work, divided by total square footage of all non-vacant buildings.
Importance of Measure
This measure is an important indicator of the efficiency of the custodial operations. The value is impacted not only by operational effectiveness, but also by labor costs, material and supply costs, supervisory overhead costs as well as other factors. This indicator can be used as an important comparison with other districts to identify opportunities for improvement in custodial operations to reduce costs.
Factors that Influence
- Cost of labor
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Cost of supplies and materials
- Size of school
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Dallas Independent School District
- Guilford County School District
- Houston Independent School District
- Palm Beach County School District
Cost per Student
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | $198 |
| 2012–13 | $212 |
| 2013–14 | $201 |
| 2014–15 | $198 |
Description of Calculation
Total custodial work costs (contractor and district-operated), divided by total student enrollment.
Importance of Measure
This measure is an important indicator of the efficiency of the custodial operations. The value is impacted not only by operational effectiveness, but also by labor costs, material and supply costs, supervisory overhead costs as well as other factors. This indicator can be used as an important comparison with other districts to identify opportunities for improvement in custodial operations to reduce costs.
Factors that Influence
- Cost of labor
- Cost of supplies and materials
- Scope of duties assigned to custodians
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Dallas Independent School District
- Guilford County School District
- Houston Independent School District
- Palm Beach County School District
Custodial Workload
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 23,916 |
| 2012–13 | 23,365 |
| 2013–14 | 26,019 |
| 2014–15 | 25,102 |
Description of Calculation
Total square footage of non-vacant buildings that are managed by the district, divided by total number of district custodial field staff. This measure only applies to district-operated sites.
Importance of Measure
This measurement is a very good indicator of the workload for each custodian. It allows districts to compare their operations with others to evaluate the relative efficiency of the custodial employees. A value on the low side could indicate that custodians may have additional assigned duties, or have opportunities for efficiencies as compared to districts with a higher ratio. A higher number could indicate a well managed custodial program or that some housekeeping operations are assigned to other employee classifications. It is important for a district to examine what drives the ratio to determine the most effective workload.
Factors that Influence
- Assigned duties for custodians
- Management effectiveness
- Labor agreements
- District budget
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Milwaukee Public Schools
- Minneapolis Public Schools
- St. Louis City Public School District
- St. Paul Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools
Custodial Supply Cost per Square Foot
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | $0.04 |
| 2012–13 | $0.04 |
| 2013–14 | $0.04 |
| 2014–15 | $0.04 |
Description of Calculation
Total custodial supply cost of district-operated custodial services, divided by total square footage of buildings managed by the district. This measure only applies to district-operated sites.
Importance of Measure
This measure is an important indicator of the efficiency of the custodial operations. The value is impacted not only by operational effectiveness, but also by labor costs, material and supply costs, supervisory overhead costs as well as other factors. This indicator can be used as an important comparison with other districts to identify opportunities for improvement in custodial operations to reduce costs.
Factors that Influence
- Cost of labor
- Cost of supplies and materials
- Scope of duties assigned to custodians
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Anchorage School District
- Dallas Independent School District
- Guilford County School District
- Milwaukee Public Schools
- Palm Beach County School District