A survey of parents and teachers found both groups see strengths and weaknesses associated with smaller schools.
| Parents | Teachers |
| It’s easier to spot troubled students. | ||
| Probably right | 80% | 85% |
| Probably wrong | 11 | 8 |
| Not sure | 10 | 8 |
| It’s easier for teachers to tailor instruction to individual needs because they know the students so well. | ||
| Probably right | 76% | 65% |
| Probably wrong | 14 | 22 |
| Not sure | 11 |
13 |
| Parents | Teachers |
| There’s less money for things like labs, elective courses, and school equipment. | ||
| Probably right | 57% | 56% |
| Probably wrong | 24 | 26 |
| Not sure | 19 | 18 |
| It’s tougher for a student to switch out of a class if they’re having a hard time with the teacher. | ||
| Probably right | 54% |
70% |
| Probably wrong | 29 |
20 |
| Not sure | 18 |
9 |
SOURCE: Public Agenda
