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Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium
2500 Chandler St, Kilgore, TX, 75662
Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium is a additions to existing building project at 2500 Chandler St, Kilgore, in Rusk County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M across about 7,719 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 7,719 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $453/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 11 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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33 days after the preceding date shown.
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334 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium
Kilgore Independent School District is constructing a new 7,719 sq ft gymnasium at Chandler Elementary School, located at 2500 Chandler St in Kilgore. The project, filed with TDLR under the name Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium, involves additions to the existing building to replace the current gym structure. The estimated cost for this construction effort is $3,500,000, which computes to $453 per square foot.
The scope of work includes building the new facility, with alternates for demolishing all or portions of the existing gymnasium. The filing also lists plans to add a road and drop-off canopies. Claycomb Associates Architects serves as the design firm of record, and Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the registered accessibility specialist.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in July 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in September 2025. The completion date on the filing is August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window is 334 days, which is close to the county median of 306 days for similar additions.
Kilgore ISD has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $91,500,000, including Kilgore High School and stadium renovations. Claycomb Associates Architects has six other registered projects totaling $92,074,000 across Texas. This project's cost is above the county median for its type, while its cost per square foot is below the county median of $727. A listing on ConstructConnect indicates a bid date of August 14, 2025, and another entry notes a bid date of September 16, 2025, for the Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium project in Kilgore.
The area serves a community with a population of about 24,570 and a median household income of $65,926, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates for ZIP 75662. The Rusk County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026. This construction project represents a significant infrastructure investment for the local school district, aiming to modernize facilities for students and staff.
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Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 2500 Chandler St, Kilgore, TX 75662 in Kilgore, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M covering 7,719 sq ft. Kilgore ISD is the property owner and Claycomb Associates Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 30, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the new gymnasium open for use?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the public record does not confirm the site is finished or operational. The completion date on the filing is August 2026, but the current status is unverified.
Who is building the Chandler Elementary gym?
Kilgore ISD is the owner, and Claycomb Associates Architects is the design firm of record. The project is registered with TDLR, and Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the listed accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $3,500,000. This is above the median estimated cost for similar additions in Rusk County, which is $2,800,000.
How large is the new gymnasium?
The new gymnasium is 7,719 sq ft. This is larger than the median size of 2,834 sq ft for similar projects in the county.
Where is the project located?
The project is at 2500 Chandler St, Kilgore, TX 75662, in Rusk County.
What is Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium?
Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium is a additions to existing building project at 2500 Chandler St in Kilgore, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Constructing a new gymnasium to replace the existing gymnasium. there are alternates to demolish all or portions of the existing gym as well as add a road and drop off canopies.
Is Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium open in Kilgore?
Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium located?
Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium is located at 2500 Chandler St, Kilgore, TX, 75662, in Rusk County.
Who is the owner or developer of Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium?
Kilgore ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium?
Claycomb Associates Architects is the design firm of record for Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium cost and how big is it?
Chandler Elementary School Gymnasium has an estimated construction value of $3.5M and approximately 7,719 square feet (about $453/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Constructing a new gymnasium to replace the existing gymnasium. there are alternates to demolish all or portions of the existing gym as well as add a road and drop off canopies.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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2500 Chandler St, Kilgore, TX, 75662
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