Bastrop Independent School District

What Bastrop Independent School District does

Bastrop Independent School District (BISD) is a Texas public school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, serving approximately 13,454 students across a 433-square-mile geographic catchment in Bastrop County, 30 miles southeast of Austin. The district operates a comprehensive K-12 portfolio across 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools (Bastrop HS, Cedar Creek HS, Colorado River Collegiate Academy, and Genesis HS), supported by Pre-Kindergarten at all elementary sites, three state-licensed four-star-rated Child Development Centers for ages 6 weeks to 4 years, and a Virtual Learning Academy. Specialized academic pathways include P-TECH academies in Advanced Manufacturing (Cedar Creek HS) and Health Science Technology (Bastrop HS) delivered in partnership with Austin Community College, plus a Gifted and Talented program and Career and Technical Education tracks.

BISD's technology stack is built on standard K-12 administrative and instructional SaaS: Skyward for the Student Information System, ClassLink for single sign-on, Google Classroom for instruction, ParentSquare for parent communication, RevTrak for fee collection, LINQ Connect for meal accounts, and My Ride K-12/Traversa for bus tracking. The district-wide BootUp 1:1 Chromebook initiative provides a personal device to every student, with optional $25/$15 annual protection plan coverage. Transportation is outsourced to GoldStar Transit, operating 93 bus routes serving approximately 6,700 students across nearly 12,000 miles daily.

The district's revenue model is non-commercial public funding: property taxes, Texas Education Agency Foundation School Program allocations, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA). Tuition-based revenue streams are limited to the Child Development Centers and minor ancillary fees (Chromebook protection plan, facility rentals at the Performing Arts Center). Enrollment is driven by state-mandated geographic attendance zones with limited inter-district transfer options. A seven-member elected Board of Trustees governs the district without pay. The district holds District of Innovation status through 2027 and is currently executing Bond 2021 and Bond 2023 capital programs to expand campus capacity.

Name

Bastrop Independent School District

Legal name

Bastrop Independent School District

Website

https://bisdtx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bastrop Independent School District is a Texas public school district serving approximately 13,454 students across 433 square miles in Bastrop County, operating 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools with P-TECH, early college, and childcare programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Early college programs
• Career technical education
• Child development centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Bastrop

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by property taxes, state education funding (Texas Education Agency), and federal funding programs including Title I, IDEA, and other federal grants
2. Facility Rentals and Event Fees: Community use of school facilities including the Performing Arts Center generates rental revenue through facility usage fees
3. Child Development Center Tuition: State-licensed, four-star-rated Child Development Centers for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years operate on a tuition basis
4. Protection Plan Fees: Optional Chromebook protection plan fees: $25 first child, $15 additional children per household

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bastrop Independent School District provides comprehensive public K-12 education to more than 13,000 students across a 433-square-mile service area in Bastrop County, Texas. The district operates four high schools, four middle schools, and nine elementary schools, supplemented by specialized programs such as P-TECH academies, an early college high school, alternative education, virtual learning, and tuition-based Child Development Centers for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years.

Product overview

Bastrop Independent School District operates as a comprehensive public school system serving more than 13,000 students across 433 square miles in Texas. The district offers a multi-tiered educational portfolio including traditional K-12 education at nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools. Specialized programs include P-TECH Academies in Advanced Manufacturing and Health Science at Cedar Creek and Bastrop High Schools respectively, the nationally-ranked Colorado River Collegiate Academy (early college high school), Genesis High School (alternative education), and a Virtual Learning Academy. The district's BootUp 1:1 Initiative provides Chromebooks to all students. Additional offerings encompass Pre-Kindergarten at all elementary sites, Gifted and Talented programs, Career and Technical Education pathways, and three state-licensed Child Development Centers for children 6 weeks to 4 years old.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P-TECH Academy in Advanced Manufacturing: Partnership for Technical Education in Health Science at Cedar Creek High School
• P-TECH Academy in Health Science Technology
• Colorado River Collegiate Academy
• Genesis High School
• Child Development Centers
• PERKS Program
• BEF Grants
• Partners in Education (PIE)
• Christian's Closet
• Citizens Advisory Task Force

Products and services

• K-12 Traditional Public Education Comprehensive public school system serving grades Pre-K through 12 across four high schools, four middle schools, and nine elementary schools in Bastrop County, Texas. Includes free breakfast and lunch via the Community Eligibility Program.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Average Teacher Salary: $60,127 with 10.2 years average experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoldStar TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoldStar Transit provides bus transportation for approximately 6,700 students across 93 bus routes traveling nearly 12,000 miles daily. The partnership enables the district to fulfill transportation requirements for students within its 433-square-mile service area.
• Austin Community College (ACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling Colorado River Collegiate Academy and P-TECH academies to offer early college credit and industry certifications. Students can earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• Bastrop Education FoundationcoreOthersNon-profit foundation providing grant opportunities for teachers and supporting educational programs. Offers BEF Grants through a formal application process for innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives.
• Bastrop Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting community-business connections and workforce development initiatives.
• N2 LearningminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm that facilitated the 2022 strategic planning process in collaboration with Dr. Eddie Coulson. The strategic planning team included 60 individuals representing students, teachers, principals, staff, business owners, and civic leaders.
• Bastrop County Appraisal DistrictminorOthersCounty agency providing property valuation data used in school district funding calculations and tax assessments.
• City of BastropminorOthersMunicipal government partner providing community services and supporting district initiatives through collaborative community development efforts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Seguin Independent School District: Central Texas public K-12 district east of San Antonio with similar enrollment scale, growing Hispanic demographic, and CTE/career-pathway offerings.
• San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District: Public K-12 district in the I-35 corridor south of Austin with comparable size, diverse student population, and P-TECH/early-college pathway exposure.
• Elgin Independent School District: Smaller neighboring public K-12 district within Bastrop County with similar rural-suburban demographics; provides a local benchmark for staffing, transportation, and facilities.
• Lockhart Independent School District: South of Austin, Lockhart ISD is a comparable public K-12 district in size and demographic composition, operating in a similar Central Texas corridor.

Direct peers

• Leander Independent School District: Large, fast-growing public K-12 district in the Austin–Central Texas corridor with similar suburban-rural geography and comparable enrollment scale to Bastrop ISD.
• Manor Independent School District: Adjacent Central Texas public K-12 district east of Austin serving a comparably diverse and economically disadvantaged student population with similar growth dynamics.
• Hays Consolidated Independent School District: Central Texas public K-12 district between Austin and San Antonio with similar geographic scope, rapid enrollment growth, and comparable rural-suburban mix.
• Pflugerville Independent School District: Public K-12 district serving a fast-growing, diverse Austin-metro community with overlapping demographic profile and capital-expansion strategy.

Others

• Austin Community College: Higher-education partner that delivers dual-credit, P-TECH, and CRCA early-college pathways for BISD students; provides workforce-development pipeline alignment rather than direct competition.
• Texas Education Agency: State oversight body that sets funding formulas, accountability standards, and approves the District of Innovation designation; shapes BISD's operating and capital environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BastropISD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheBastropISD/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/bastropisdtx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bastrop-isd
• Instagraminstagram.com/bastropisd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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