Magellan Strategies is Your School District’s
Trusted Survey Research Partner
Now more than ever, school districts need to understand the opinions and perceptions of public education among student and non-student households. Our high-quality surveys and team of public opinion professionals will help your school district limit blind spots, improve your image rating, and tell your story to the communities you serve. Our customizable and affordable school district survey offerings will generate statistically accurate opinion data that your school board and leadership can use to make informed decisions. Let our team of professional survey research managers design a survey that fits your school district’s needs.
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School District Ballot Measure Surveys
Measure Voter Support & Tell Your Story Why Funding is Needed
Magellan Strategies conducts ballot measure surveys that accurately measure voter support and opposition for potential school district funding proposals. We survey likely voters within the district and test different funding amounts, ballot language, and messaging to identify which approach resonates most with the community.
In addition to measuring support, our ballot measure surveys educate and inform voters about why the district is considering a ballot measure—clearly explaining how the new revenue would be used, whether to improve school facilities, increase teacher pay, enhance student services, or address enrollment growth.
Voter Population: 15,000
Interviews: 987n
Margin of Error: 3.0%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 987 voters within the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1. The interviews were conducted from June 19th – 26th, 2024.
Voter Population: 46,900
Interviews: 765n
Margin of Error: 3.5%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of an online survey of 765 residents and voters within Westminster Public Schools District. The interviews were conducted from March 26th to April 8th, 2024.
Voter Population: 169,000
Interviews: 941n
Margin of Error: 3.2%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 941 voters within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District boundaries. The interviews were conducted from July 28th – August 12th, 2025.
Voter Population: 2,800
Interviews: 216n
Margin of Error: 6.4%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 216 voters within South Routt School District RE-3. The interviews were conducted from July 18th to 30th, 2024.
The Benefits of a Magellan School District Ballot Measure Survey
- Accurately measure voter support & opposition levels
- Educate & inform your voters of the reasons why additional funding is needed
- Test messages & information to know how to effectively build support for the ballot measure
- Our team & partners are experts in ballot language and community engagement strategies
The Magellan School Community Survey
The Smartest Decision Your School District Can Make
The Magellan School Community Survey includes questions that measure opinions and viewpoints on various school district issues and topics:
- The school district and teacher image rating and job approval in educating students
- Whether people think the school district has the financial resources to provide students with a quality education
- The attributes and characteristics that make a great school
- Whether people think the school district is headed in the right direction or off on the wrong track, and the reasons why
The Magellan School Community Survey is an in-depth, engaging 25-question survey that will generate the opinion data and information your school district leadership team needs to make informed strategic decisions. This demographically representative random sample survey will confirm your assumptions of opinions regarding the district and identify positive or negative viewpoints that you were unaware of. In addition, our School Community Survey is affordably priced at just $10,000.
Voter Population: 84,400
Interviews: 638n
Margin of Error: 3.9%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 638 adult residents within the 27J Schools boundaries. The interviews were conducted from May 20th – June 11th, 2025.
Voter Population: 41,000
Interviews: 1,271n
Margin of Error: 2.7%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a Widefield School District 3 online community survey of residents and parents of students. The survey was conducted from September 18th to October 1st, 2023.
Voter Population: 82,000
Interviews: 723n
Margin of Error: 3.6%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 723 residents within Greeley-Evans School District 6. The interviews were conducted from April 2nd to April 29th, 2025.
Voter Population: 15,000
Interviews: 1,784n
Margin of Error: 2.3%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 1,784 residents within the Durango 9-R School District. The interviews were conducted from April 18th to May 5th, 2024.
The Benefits of the Magellan School Community Survey
- A high-quality survey customized to your school district
- Compare your district’s results to other school districts at no extra charge
- Improve your district’s strategic planning & goal setting
- One fee for the survey deliverables & meetings
School District Post-Election Surveys
There is no greater disappointment for a school district than when its voters reject a funding ballot measure. The most reliable way to understand why a ballot measure came up short is to invest in a professional post-election survey—otherwise, you and your school board members are just guessing.
Our team has managed many post-election school district funding surveys that provide accurate opinion data among “no voters.” The Magellan post-election survey design will tell your district if the ballot language was too complicated to understand, if the funding ask went too far, or if non-parent households do not trust the district to manage new funding wisely—so you can regroup and have better success the next time you ask taxpayers for their help.
Voter Population: 25,000
Interviews: 861n
Margin of Error: 3.3%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a post-election survey of 861 voters within Summit School District. The interviews were conducted from December 10th to 17th, 2024.
Voter Population: 169,000
Interviews: 1,008n
Margin of Error: 3.1%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 1,008 voters within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district boundaries. The interviews were conducted from February 26th to March 10th, 2025.
Voter Population: 114,000
Interviews: 1,064n
Margin of Error: 3.0%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a post-election survey of 1,064 voters within Thompson School District. The interviews were conducted from November 21st to 30th, 2024.
Voter Population: 33,000
Interviews: 1,380n
Margin of Error: 2.6%
Magellan Strategies is pleased to present the topline results of a survey of 1,380 registered voters within the Montrose County School District. The interviews were conducted from April 22nd – May 11th, 2025.
The Benefits of a School District Funding Post-Election Survey
- Understand the reasons why voters rejected your ballot measure
- The survey data will help you position a future ballot measure
- Voters appreciate their local school district asking for their opinion
School District & Education Policy Surveys
Public education policies and programming are constantly changing to meet new standards and increase student achievement—four-day school weeks, the expansion of Career and Technical Education, and open-enrollment policies, to name a few. Our team of education policy and survey experts has managed these kinds of surveys, and we have measured opinions of charter schools, homeschooling, and school voucher programs.
How Magellan Strategies Can Help
As experts in educational surveys and data analysis, Magellan Strategies offers:
- Customized Survey Design: tailored to your district’s unique needs and demographics
- Multi-Modal Data Collection: ensuring broad participation across all stakeholder groups
- Advanced Analytics: turning raw data into clear, actionable insights
- Strategic Consulting: helping you translate survey results into effective policies and programs
- Ongoing Support: from initial design to final presentation, we’re with you every step of the way
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Empower your school district with the insights gained from well-executed surveys. Contact Magellan Strategies today to learn how our expert services can enhance your educational outcomes and drive positive change in your schools.