Boulevard Elementary
Originally Constructed: 1913
Original Architect: C. W. Bates
Additions: 1925 west/east wings + gym
1991 south wing
Building History:
Boulevard was the first school built for the Shaker Schools, and has been in continuous school use since its initial construction.
Costs for renovation of Boulevard are funded by a portion of the bond levy approved by voters on the November 2023 ballot (Issue 13).
2025 Enrollment: 350 students (grades K-5)
(58 per grade average)
2024 Enrollment: 284 students (grades K-4)
(57 per grade average)
2019 Enrollment: 326 students
(65 per grade average)
2015 Enrollment: 351 students
(70 per grade average)
2024 Bldg. Capacity: 384 students
Playground: The playground area is approx. 22,450 sq. feet (6,450 sq. ft. playground, 16,000 sq. ft. paved play area).
Other Site amenities: The Boulevard property includes large play field areas including one baseball diamond with backstop.
The District maintains a page with information about the elementary school renovations here.
Renovation Architect: RPMI*
Architectural/engineering services and reimbursable expenses are performed under a $12 million blanket contract for facilities master plan work.
*RPMI is performing the project architectural work in partnership with GPD Group. They have divided responsibilities for the elementary schools between the two firms; RPMI has the primary responsibility for Boulevard Elementary.
Construction Manager: Gilbane Building Co.
Building Area: 50,842 sq. ft.
Site Area: 5.10 acres
Project Construction Budget:
Current budget: $14,541,999
Unit Cost: $286 per sq. ft. total project
Project Schedule:
Design Start: January 2027
Design approvals: TBD - summer '27?
Drawings complete: December 2027
Construction Start*: June 2028
Scheduled Finish: July 2029
*Boulevard students will be relocated to the current Shaker Middle School campus during the 2028-29 school year for the construction period, sharing the building with Onaway students
School Start in Renovated Building
Scheduled: August 2029
Shared facilities: Design approaches to allow community use of Boulevard interior spaces have not yet been developed.