1. Feature coverage
List today’s pain points. If reports take a week, prioritize grades and report cards. If the office spends mornings on the phone, prioritize the parent app.
Solid school management software should at least connect students, classes, grades, attendance and payments. HR, transport and cafeteria become decisive as the school grows.
2. Multi-campus and permissions
A school with several annexes needs a leadership view and rights per campus. Each user (principal, teacher, accountant, parent) should only see what concerns them.
Without that, you recreate Excel: too many people on one file, or too many isolated files.
3. Onboarding and support
The best software is the one your teams adopt. Check activation time, training, and whether you can try before committing. ClassroomViewer offers a trial and go-live within 48 hours.
Avoid six-month projects before the first report card. Start with a core (students + grades + attendance), then expand.
4. Real cost, not only the sticker price
Compare annual pricing, student and user limits, and what is included (reports, parents, HR). A low price with paid add-ons often costs more later.
ClassroomViewer publishes clear plans, from a free tier to multi-campus schools.