IISD Johnston ES Multi-campus Renovations in Irving, TX

The renovation of the teacher break room at Johnston Elementary School in Irving is complete. The project, filed as IISD Johnston ES Multi-campus Renovations, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in May 2026, confirming that construction has concluded.

Located at 2801 Rutgers Dr in Dallas County, the work involved a renovation and alteration of a 667 sq ft space. The estimated cost for this specific scope was $140,461, resulting in a cost of $211 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $73 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings, though the total project cost remains below the county median of $250,000.

Project Ownership and Design

Irving Independent School District is the owner of record for this project. BRW Architects served as the design firm. Marcela Abadi Rhoads was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for the project. The district holds six other TDLR-registered projects in Irving, including renovations at Travis Middle School, MacArthur High School, and Nimitz High School, all of which have completed inspections.

The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025, with plan review completed in the same month. The scheduled construction window ran from June 2025 to August 2025. This 67-day build window is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. Although the filing listed an August 2025 completion date, the final inspection did not occur until May 2026, indicating that the project required additional time to meet all accessibility and construction standards before closing.

Local Context and Funding

This project involves public funds and public land. The Irving ZIP code 75062 has a population of about 52,756, with a median household income of $70,792 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area is characterized by a high number of renter-occupied housing units. Nearby registered projects in the same area include renovations at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Texas Oncology - Irving and Crestview Tower.

The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This project is part of a broader pattern of school infrastructure updates in the district, with other recent completions at Jack Singley Academy and Lamar Middle School. The renovation of a single break room represents a focused improvement to staff facilities within the larger Johnston Elementary campus.