STUDY OF DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN SEI RAMPAH DISTRICT, SERDANG BEDAGAI REGENCY

Access to education is recognized as a fundamental right for all Indonesian citizens. The quality of education can be improved by ensuring affordable educational facilities are available to every citizen. In Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, there are significant disparities in the distribution of educational facilities. A study was conducted to analyze the distribution pattern of these facilities, assess the need for additional facilities, and determine the accessibility of exciting facilities. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method, with data analysis involving nearest neighbor analysis and spatial analysis using GIS. The results revealed a random distribution pattern of elementary and junior high school, while high schools and vocational schools showed a cluster distribution pattern. Based on population growth projections, additional educational facilities will be needed at the elementary and high school levels in the next 10 years. However, the study found that the distance and travel time to reach these facilities in Sei Rampah District are within acceptable limits, with an average travel time of 5-10 minutes on foot for all levels of education. However, for high school and vocational levels, this is inversely proportional to the results of observations in the field because the clustered distribution pattern causes the distribution of high school levels and vocational school to be not ideal for walking in all urban village in Sei Rampah District.