Every Fall, students across the United States enroll in public schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in Fall 2023, over 49 million students were projected to attend public schools in grades K-12. While the number of public students has decreased from previous years, the issue of overcrowding has remained. 60 percent of fourth-grade students and 66 percent of eighth-grade students were learning in overcrowded classrooms, according to the National School Boards Association. Teachers of these students also reported having inadequate workspace for their students to learn and collaborate. These conditions negatively impact the education of students.
While newer campus developments are built to remove this obstacle from the beginning, older campuses can rent temporary modular spaces to accommodate their fluctuating student populations and their lack of workspace. Installing portable classrooms is a simple solution to fix overcrowding while permanent buildings are being constructed.
Another problem many schools face is a stagnant budget as costs increase. Aries Building Systems provides affordable portable classrooms for rent, or to buy, to help school administrators tackle this problem head-on. With our temporary classrooms, administrators can better allocate their funds to find more permanent solutions to their overcrowded classrooms. Here are some questions to ask about getting a portable classroom for rent from Aries Building Systems:
Are Portable Classrooms Customizable?
Whether you rent a portable classroom or have one permanently installed, our modular buildings are customizable to suit each school’s needs. They can come equipped with restrooms and fire alarms. We can also connect them to water, sewer, and power utilities upon delivery. As nationwide suppliers, we are well-experienced in meeting the state and national code requirements for all of our buildings.
Modular buildings from Aries be customized to match your school’s interior and exterior designs. For the exterior design, you can choose between brick, masonry stucco, R-panels, or galvanized metal siding for the walls, and metal sheets or cedar planking for roofing. For the interior design, we can install kinetic carpeting, tape/textured walls, elevated ceilings, accent walls, and custom cabinetry. Even the entryways and windows can be customized.
At Aries Building Systems, we offer more than portable classrooms for rent. Our other modular education buildings include:
- Mobile administrative offices
- Restroom Facilities
- Mobile locker rooms
- Science labs
- Libraries
- Pre-schools
- Assembly buildings
- Modular cafeterias
How Much Does It Cost to Buy or Rent Portable Classrooms?
Our standard portable classrooms come in five floorplan options: 2-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack, 8-pack, and 10-pack classrooms. These floorplans accommodate different classroom sizes and can be customized or turnkey. Square footage ranges from under 2,000 sq ft to over 4,000 sq ft. The cost to buy or rent a portable classroom varies by the floorplan and customizations you choose. Request a Quote for more information about the classroom you need!
Should You Rent or Buy?
Purchasing a modular building may be the best choice if you plan on using the building for several years. Buying the building for permanent installation may save you on costs in the long term. Renting for many years in a row can eventually end up costing you more money than buying the building at the start. However, renting is often the better option for many school districts, especially those that have plans to add permanent structures soon. Fortunately, Aries Building Systems provides various financing options for modular buildings, including operating leases, finance leases (lease-to-own), short-term financing, or long-term financing programs.
What Causes Costs to Vary?
Costs vary depending on floorplans, exterior and interior designs, and amenities. Our financing programs are tailored to account for these variables.
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Should I Buy a Used Portable Classroom?
At Aries Building Systems, we offer used portable classrooms to purchase. These types of units are a good choice for schools with low budgets. We only provide classrooms that are in great condition and can offer similar benefits as new classrooms. We highly encourage asking about our in-stock used portable classrooms before completing a purchase or rental agreement. Schools often have a narrow window to complete construction with limited disruption; installing a pre-existing modular unit can meet their budget and construction timeline requirements.
Are Modular Buildings Safe?
Portable classrooms must adhere to stringent building codes and regulations. Our modular buildings are always up to code to meet these regulations, so you never have to worry about the quality and safety of the buildings you get from us. During times of crisis or natural disaster, modular classrooms are often safer than permanent buildings because of their ability to control the environment and the easier methods of entry/exit for students and faculty.
Aries Building Systems offers a multitude of education building solutions for school districts – from temporary portable classrooms to permanent, multi-unit campuses. With Aries, you can bring your temporary educational facility to the next level of innovation. Our award-winning team of experienced professionals will design floor plans and structural accommodations that meet all of your education needs. Take a look at our inventory to get started.
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