Ciavarra Elementary School Portable Building in Devine, TX

Devine Independent School District completed the installation of a new portable building at Ciavarra Elementary School, located at 112 Bentson Dr in Devine, Texas. The project, filed as "Ciavarra Elementary School Portable Building," involved additions to the existing school structure with a total estimated cost of $475,000. The scope of work included the installation of the new portable facility and the removal and replacement of asphalt pavement on the site.

The construction project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2024. Although the filing listed a construction start date of June 2024 and a completion date of December 2024, the official record indicates that TDLR closed the project file in December 2024. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction, confirming that the regulatory requirements for the project have been satisfied.

Moy Tarin Ramirez Engineers, LLC served as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has a history of working with school districts in the region, including projects at Fabra Elementary School in Boerne and Howsman Elementary School in San Antonio. Shawn Kaarlsen was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing, ensuring the project met the necessary standards for accessibility.

The project utilized public funds and took place on public land. The estimated cost of $475,000 is close to the median estimated cost of $415,000 for similar additions to existing buildings in Medina County. The scheduled build window of 213 days is also close to the county median of 181 days for this type of work. However, the cost per square foot, calculated at $9, is below the county median of $148 per square foot.

The area surrounding Ciavarra Elementary School is part of ZIP code 78016, which has a population of about 11,302 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $57,609, and the median owner-occupied home value is $173,600. Housing in this community is predominantly owner-occupied, reflecting a stable residential base for the school district.

The completion of this project adds new instructional space to the Ciavarra Elementary School campus. The replacement of asphalt pavement also improves the site infrastructure. With the TDLR file closed, the project is considered finished from a regulatory standpoint, allowing the school district to utilize the new portable building and updated pavement.