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FCI & Capital Needs Calculator
Get a Facility Condition Index in five seconds, then build a system-by-system capital needs profile across immediate, 1-, 5-, 10- and 15-year horizons.
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Your inputs
Example values - replace with your ownEstimated cost to replace the facility today at current construction costs.
Total cost of current repair and replacement needs.
Formula
FCI = Identified Deficiency Cost ÷ Current Replacement Value × 100
Result
Facility Condition Index
6.7%
FairFrom 5% to 10% is generally considered fair. Some systems likely need attention; this is a good time to confirm priorities and timing.
Condition bands reflect common industry conventions, not a state or regulatory standard.
For planning purposes only. Results are not a substitute for a professional districtwide assessment.
Facility information (optional)
Example values - replace with your ownCapital needs by system and timing
Enter estimated costs in the horizon when each need is expected. Scroll sideways on small screens.
| System / category | Immediate | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | 15 years | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | $2,450,000 | |||||
| HVAC | $3,550,000 | |||||
| Electrical / Plumbing | $2,470,000 | |||||
| Building Envelope / Fire-Life Safety | $1,280,000 | |||||
| Accessibility | $770,000 | |||||
| Flooring / Interiors | $1,700,000 | |||||
| Site / Paving / Drainage | $1,390,000 | |||||
| Playgrounds / Athletics | $590,000 | |||||
| Technology / Low Voltage / Other | $1,370,000 | |||||
| Total | $920,000 | $2,300,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,750,000 | $3,250,000 | $15,570,000 |
Capital needs profile
Example Elementary School · Elementary school
Current Replacement Value (CRV)
$48,000,000
Total identified need
$15,570,000
FCI (all identified need)
32.4%
Need per square foot
$259.5
Facility age: 58 years
Need by time horizon
| Horizon | Need | Cumulative need | Cumulative FCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | $920,000 | $920,000 | 1.9%(Good) |
| Through 1 year | $2,300,000 | $3,220,000 | 6.7%(Fair) |
| Through 5 years | $5,350,000 | $8,570,000 | 17.9%(Poor) |
| Through 10 years | $3,750,000 | $12,320,000 | 25.7%(Poor) |
| Through 15 years | $3,250,000 | $15,570,000 | 32.4%(Critical) |
Need by system
- HVAC$3,550,000 · 23%
- Electrical / Plumbing$2,470,000 · 16%
- Roofing$2,450,000 · 16%
- Flooring / Interiors$1,700,000 · 11%
- Site / Paving / Drainage$1,390,000 · 9%
- Technology / Low Voltage / Other$1,370,000 · 9%
- Building Envelope / Fire-Life Safety$1,280,000 · 8%
- Accessibility$770,000 · 5%
- Playgrounds / Athletics$590,000 · 4%
How to read this
FCI is one planning indicator, not a project-prioritization decision by itself. Districts should also weigh health and safety, accessibility, educational adequacy, enrollment, and funding eligibility.
Condition bands reflect common industry conventions, not a state or regulatory standard.
For planning purposes only. Results are not a substitute for a professional districtwide assessment.
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