Kenedy ISD - 2025 Bond Projects - Elementary School

A new 74,386-square-foot elementary school is being built at 401 FM 719 in Kenedy, Texas. The facility is a single-story structure that includes a mezzanine. The scope of work covers classrooms, administrative offices, a library, a cafeteria, a gym, and other educational spaces, along with site improvements. This new construction project is part of the Kenedy ISD 2025 Bond Projects.

The estimated cost for the Kenedy ISD Elementary School is $35,000,000. This budget is significantly above the median estimated cost of $1,400,000 for new construction filings in Karnes County. The cost per square foot is $471, which exceeds the county median of $271. The scheduled build window is 547 days, which is longer than the county median of 242 days for similar projects.

Kenedy ISD is the owner and developer of record. Pfluger Architects is the design firm responsible for the project. Monica Guajardo is the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds and public land. Kenedy ISD has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $18,700,000, including a baseball and softball complex and administrative buildings. Pfluger Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $120,655,129, including facilities in Austin, Leander, and Corpus Christi.

Project Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027. Completion is targeted for July 2028. The project status is Project Registered. The area around the school has a population of about 7,023, with a median household income of $45,694 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78119.

The Karnes County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026. This project represents a major investment in educational infrastructure for the district. The new school will replace existing facilities and provide modern learning environments for students.