Elverum municipality is examining the school structure for elementary schools in 2026, and phase 1 of the study is now complete, inviting all interested parties to an information meeting.

About phase 1 of the study

Phase 1 is a knowledge basis that describes the current situation of the elementary schools, projections for student enrollment in the coming years, and proposals for action alternatives that will be further investigated before political decision-making.

You can read the study on the municipality's website, along with previous studies and other relevant documents

In connection with phase 1 of the study, there will be an open meeting with a presentation of the study in the banquet hall at the town hall on June 10 from 18:00 to 19:00. The meeting is open to everyone, and stakeholders are particularly invited.

Why is a study being conducted?

The municipal council has asked the administration to carry out a comprehensive study of the school structure that looks at capacity and needs in elementary schools in the coming years. The goal of the study is to achieve an economically sustainable school structure that is adapted to settlement.

What kind of measures can be proposed?

The proposed measures should be holistic and can be implemented with:

school closures
adjustment of school district boundaries
moderate investments