eChalk
eChalk is a U.S. K-12 SaaS platform that provides school and district websites, learning management, mobile notifications, and native accessibility tooling, serving thousands of public and private schools; it has operated as an Edlio subsidiary since April 2021.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What eChalk does
eChalk is a cloud-based K-12 SaaS platform that provides school and district websites, a learning management system (LMS), class and group pages, mobile notifications, and built-in accessibility tooling to U.S. public and private schools. Its core technology is an integrated content management system purpose-built for K-12, with native WCAG 2.0 Level AA / WCAG 2.1 accessibility features — including ARIA landmarks, skip navigation, high-contrast design, and the proprietary eChalk GUIDE accessibility checker that surfaces only actionable content-level issues to non-technical editors. Products span School/District Websites, eChalk Access (mobile app), Classes and Groups, eChalk GUIDE, eChalk Notify (push notifications), and a bundled ADA Transition Package of professional services for accessibility migration. The platform supports district-wide multi-site management from a central console.
eChalk operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market targeting K-12 schools and districts, with quote-based annual subscriptions for the core platform and bundled multi-year contracts for the ADA Transition Package. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospects engage via contact forms, demos, and phone/email sales. The company serves thousands of U.S. schools and districts, with named customers including Katonah-Lewisboro School District, NYC High School of Art & Design, Southern Westchester BOCES, Drew Charter School, and John Jay High School. Marketing is concentrated in content (eChalk Connection blog, newsletter) and organic search around school-website accessibility topics. The company is headquartered at 25 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY, with headcount in the 11-50 range.
Since April 2021, eChalk has operated as a subsidiary of Edlio, another K-12 education technology company; the platform continues to operate and develop under the eChalk brand, with strategy and expansion now executed at the Edlio level. The company's cumulative disclosed venture funding totals approximately $4.95M across rounds in 2009 ($3M, MMV Capital Partners), 2016 ($1.75M, Edison Partners), and 2017 ($200K, undisclosed). No public revenue, ARR, or valuation figures are available.
eChalk firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- eChalk
- Legal name
- eChalk Inc.
- Website
- https://echalk.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- eChalk is a U.S. K-12 SaaS platform that provides school and district websites, learning management, mobile notifications, and native accessibility tooling, serving thousands of public and private schools; it has operated as an Edlio subsidiary since April 2021.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
eChalk industry classification
Industry- Product category
- K-12 Education Technology
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (611710)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB)
Keywords
Where eChalk is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
eChalk business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- SaaS Platform Subscription: Annual subscription fees for access to the school website CMS, LMS, and communication tools. Schools pay for the platform based on their needs, with pricing provided via quote.
- ADA Transition Package: Professional services bundle including site planning, content migration, training sessions for up to 18 participants, accessibility coaching, and ongoing support. Offered as an add-on service for schools transitioning to accessible websites.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | ADA Transition Package - bundled professional services for website migration |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
eChalk product offering
Product offeringCore offering
eChalk operates a cloud-based SaaS platform that combines a website content management system (CMS), a learning management system (LMS), and communication tools purpose-built for K-12 schools and districts in the United States. The platform bundles school/district website creation, class and group pages, a built-in accessibility checker (eChalk Guide), and mobile push notifications (eChalk Notify), with an ADA Transition Package offered as a professional services add-on for schools migrating to accessible websites.
Product overview
eChalk is an integrated K-12 school website platform and Learning Management System (LMS) that combines multiple tools into a unified product. The core offerings include School/District Websites (website building and CMS), eChalk Access (mobile app), Classes and Groups (class page and group management), eChalk Guide (built-in accessibility checker), eChalk Notify (mobile notifications), and ADA Transition Package (accessibility migration services). The platform emphasizes native accessibility features built into the CMS, making all design themes inherently accessible for users with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- School/District Websites Website building and content management system (CMS) designed for K-12 schools and districts, enabling non-technical users to create attractive, mobile-responsive, accessible school websites with news feeds, calendars, directories, and social media integration.
- eChalk Access Mobile application that allows users to access school information, receive notifications, and engage with class and group content on mobile devices.
- Classes and Groups LMS functionality that enables teachers, coaches, and group leaders to create and manage class pages with both public and members-only online spaces for communication with students and parents.
- eChalk Guide Built-in accessibility tool that helps content creators find and fix website accessibility issues both before and after pages are published, providing real-time feedback and plain-English instructions for WCAG compliance.
- eChalk Notify Mobile notification system that enables schools to push announcements, emergency notifications, and reminders to parents, students, and staff mobile devices directly from the website platform.
- ADA Transition Package A bundled professional services offering that helps schools migrate to eChalk's accessible platform, including site planning, content migration, professional development training for up to 18 participants, accessibility coaching, and ongoing phone/email support.
Quantifiable outcome
- eChalk has been shown to be the most accessible K-12 website platform in third-party accessibility scanning tests
Companies that use eChalk
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
eChalk technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
eChalk partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- EdliocoreIn April 2021, eChalk announced it is now part of the Edlio family. The eChalk platform continues to operate and improve under this new ownership. Edlio is another education-focused technology company serving K-12 schools with website and communication tools.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
eChalk competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Edlio: Edlio is a K-12 communications and website platform provider and the parent company of eChalk since April 2021. It offers overlapping website CMS and parent-communication functionality, serving a comparable U.S. K-12 district customer base.
- Campus Suite: Campus Suite builds accessible websites and mass-communication tools for K-12 districts. It competes head-to-head with eChalk on accessible school websites, ADA compliance, and district-wide communications.
- SchoolMessenger (Informa Software / Frontline Education): SchoolMessenger (now part of Frontline Education) is a leading K-12 parent-communication and mass-notification platform. It competes directly with eChalk Notify and the broader communication layer of eChalk's platform.
- Apptegy: Apptegy provides K-12 school district websites, mobile apps, and mass-notification tools targeting U.S. public school districts. It overlaps closely with eChalk's CMS, mobile notifications (eChalk Notify), and eChalk Access modules.
- Finalsite: Finalsite is a K-12-focused website CMS, communications, and marketing platform serving independent and public schools. It directly competes with eChalk on school website design, district-level management, and parent-engagement tools.
Broad incumbents
- Google Classroom: Google Classroom is a free LMS bundled with Google Workspace for Education, which is deeply embedded in many U.S. school districts. It is a default substitute for paid LMS offerings like eChalk's Classes and Groups.
- Blackboard (K-12): Blackboard provides K-12 and higher-ed learning and communication platforms. While primarily a higher-ed incumbent, it competes with eChalk on the LMS and communications layer in K-12 districts.
- Instructure Canvas: Instructure's Canvas is a leading LMS used across K-12 and higher education. It overlaps with eChalk's LMS modules and competes at the district procurement level, though Canvas is far broader in scope.
- PowerSchool Schoology: PowerSchool Schoology is a widely deployed K-12 LMS within the broader PowerSchool unified classroom portfolio. It competes with eChalk's LMS/Classes and Groups functionality but is part of a much larger SIS + LMS suite.
Emerging players
- Smore: Smore is a school-focused newsletter and communication platform that competes with parts of eChalk's communication stack. It is a smaller, emerging player with narrower functionality than eChalk's integrated suite.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
eChalk social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
eChalk leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
eChalk funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
eChalk M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about eChalk
What does eChalk do?
eChalk operates a cloud-based SaaS platform that combines a website content management system (CMS), a learning management system (LMS), and communication tools purpose-built for K-12 schools and districts in the United States. The platform bundles school/district website creation, class and group pages, a built-in accessibility checker (eChalk Guide), and mobile push notifications (eChalk Notify), with an ADA Transition Package offered as a professional services add-on for schools migrating to accessible websites.
Is eChalk a public or private company?
eChalk is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was eChalk founded?
eChalk was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is eChalk based?
eChalk is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does eChalk make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. SaaS Platform Subscription is the primary driver. The others are ADA Transition Package.
Who are eChalk's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Edlio, Campus Suite, SchoolMessenger (Informa Software / Frontline Education), Apptegy and Finalsite. Broad incumbents are Google Classroom, Blackboard (K-12), Instructure Canvas and PowerSchool Schoology. Smore is listed as an emerging player.
Does eChalk have an API?
No public API is recorded for eChalk.
What industry is eChalk in?
eChalk's product category is K-12 Education Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAMAA, Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms, with a secondary code of HDAEAGAB, Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites. Its NAICS code is 611710 and its SIC code is 7372.