We found that relational trust is more likely to flourish in small elementary schools with 350 or fewer students. (ascd.org)
There are some closures planned this time of two very small elementary schools, including one for special - education students and those proposals have already sparked some debate. (b4njkids.org)
In part, the rise of cliques in the organizational structure of peer groups reflects the structure of American schools, which typically transition from small elementary schools to large middle schools or junior high schools around sixth or seventh grade. (psychology.jrank.org)