He suggested having All important players are at the table before you start . He thought that conflicts could then be resolved more easily. Mixture of classrooms makes it easier to accommodate student needs. If there is only one classroom, there are no options for students and no ability to mix students. And we should continue.
Large schools provide a wider spectrum of programs and have more flexibility.
The learning environment has been a concern, that small schools have a better climate. There is no huge effect on student achievement. Large schools can structure into small schools within a school. Nationally, some elementary schools are in the thousands. We are not talking about that.