In this featured piece by District Administration, the outlet reports on Singlewire Software’s 2025 School Entrance Security Report, which found that only 17% of school staff members feel their entrances are “completely secure.” Based on a survey of hundreds of school staff members nationwide, the research identifies guests not following check-in procedures, staffing shortages, and a lack of visitor identity verification as the top barriers to secure entrances. The article also highlights that most schools already monitor entrances continuously, rely heavily on video surveillance, and feel confident in their emergency communication tools despite lingering entrance security concerns. Terry Swanson, president and CEO of Singlewire Software, said school safety starts at the front door.
Key Takeaways
- Only 17% of school staff members say their school entrances are “completely secure,” according to Singlewire Software’s 2025 School Entrance Security Report.
- The top three challenges cited are guests not following check-in procedures (31%), lack of staff (30%), and no way to verify guest identities (24%).
- Fifty-nine percent of school staff said entrances are always supervised and monitored, and 32% said entrances are monitored daily when school isin session.
- Eighty-nine percent of schools have video surveillance in place, and 43% plan to purchase or upgrade their systems within the next two years.
- Eighty-nine percent of school staff said they know how to respond in the case of an emergency, and only 1% said their school lacks an established communication system.
Original Story
Teachers and students feel safest when they know their school entrances are secure. Yet, only 17% of school employees say their schools prioritize safety starting at the front door.
Only 17% of school staff members feel their entrances are “completely secure,” citing several issues keeping administrators from maintaining a secure entrance, including:
- Guests not following check-in procedures (31%)
- Lack of staff (30%)
- No way to verify guest identities (24%)
That’s according to a new report from Singlewire Software, a mass notification and visitor management provider. The research highlights the top concerns and challenges schools are experiencing in securing their entrances to deter potential threats from entering their buildings.