What Centralia Elementary School District does

Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is a public K-6 school district headquartered at 6625 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, California, serving students residing in Buena Park, Anaheim, and La Palma within Orange County. The district operates eight elementary schools (Buena Terra, Centralia, Danbrook, Glen H. Dysinger Sr., George B. Miller, Los Coyotes, Raymond Temple, and San Marino) and provides comprehensive educational services from Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade to a diverse community. Its programmatic portfolio extends beyond core academics to include Dual Language Immersion, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), STEAM programming, special education, mental health support, before/afterschool programs, and summer enrichment. The district has accumulated multiple recognitions including National Blue Ribbon, California Distinguished, Golden Bell, Gold Ribbon, and Honor Roll awards, and was named Parenting OC's Best North Orange County School District.

CESD operates an integrated educational technology stack built around standard California public-school platforms: Aeries (student information system), ParentSquare (district-to-home communication), PeachJar (digital flyers), Clever (single sign-on), Renaissance Learning (assessment), Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tools. Supplemental fee-based programs include the Summer Jump Start Preschool (ages 2 and up, part-day and full-day options) and Summer STEAM Camps at Danbrook and Raymond Temple schools. Additional community-facing services include the Centralia Cuisine Food Truck providing free summer meals to children 18 and under, and the Centralia Community Collaborative, a hub-and-spoke partnership model integrating Cerritos College (ESL at Danbrook), Olive Crest (parenting classes in English and Spanish), Western Youth Services (mental health), and Spark Point (family support, ribbon cutting May 4, 2026). The Centralia Education Foundation runs an annual 4th of July fireworks fundraiser to supplement district programs.

As a California public school district and government entity, CESD is funded primarily through state LCFF allocations, local property taxes, and federal Title I funding rather than tuition or commercial revenue. The district is governed by a Board of Education with Norma E. Martinez serving as Superintendent and operates with a 501-1000 employee headcount. It is currently pursuing public hearings for its 2026-27 proposed budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), alongside adoption of new state-standards-aligned Social Studies instructional materials. Despite the input firmographic flagging "for_profit," all ownership, governance, and funding evidence indicates CESD is a non-commercial government entity, and conventional PE/VC/M&A investment frameworks do not apply.

Name

Centralia Elementary School District

Legal name

Centralia Elementary School District

Website

https://cesd.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Centralia Elementary School District is a public K-6 school district in Orange County, California, operating eight elementary schools serving TK-6th grade students in Buena Park, Anaheim, and La Palma with academic, enrichment, and family support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-6 school district
• Preschool programs
• STEAM enrichment
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buena Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centralia Elementary School District operates eight elementary schools (Buena Terra, Centralia, Danbrook, Dysinger, Miller, Los Coyotes, Raymond Temple, and San Marino) serving Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade students in Buena Park, Anaheim, and La Palma in Orange County, California. The district delivers core K-6 academic instruction alongside enrichment programs including Dual Language Immersion, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), STEAM, before and afterschool care, summer programs, special education, and nutrition services.

Product overview

Centralia Elementary School District operates as a unified elementary school district with eight elementary schools (Buena Terra, Centralia, Danbrook, Dysinger, Miller, Los Coyotes, Raymond Temple, and San Marino). The district provides educational programs including the Summer Jump Start Preschool Program for children ages 2 and up, and Summer STEAM Camp focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Additional services include the Centralia Community Collaborative for family engagement, the Centralia Cuisine Food Truck for summer meal distribution, and the Centralia Education Foundation for fundraising support. The district utilizes integrated platforms including Aeries for student information, ParentSquare for communications, Clever for single sign-on, and Renaissance Learning for assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Jump Start Preschool Program Summer preschool program for children ages 2 and up offering part-day and full-day options to support early childhood development and meet family needs.
• Summer STEAM Camp Summer enrichment program held at Danbrook and Raymond Temple elementary schools focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for elementary-aged students.
• Centralia Community Collaborative Family and community engagement initiative connecting parents with school resources and collaborative partnership opportunities to support district families.
• Centralia Cuisine Food Truck Mobile food service program providing free meals to children 18 and under during summer months at community locations across the area.
• Centralia Education Foundation (CEF) Non-profit foundation raising funds to support district school programs, including the annual Fourth of July fireworks fundraiser at Walter Knott Education Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named Parenting OC's Best North Orange County School District

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Spark PointminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Spark Point ribbon cutting ceremony held at Danbrook Elementary School on May 4, 2026, indicating a new partnership to provide family support services at the school site.
• Cerritos CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCerritos College provides ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at district schools, specifically at Danbrook Elementary School. Classes are designed for beginning English students who need support communicating in situations requiring speaking English, focusing on basic conversation skills, vocabulary expansion, and building confidence in academic and social contexts.
• Olive CrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlive Crest provides parenting classes at district schools in both English and Spanish. Classes are available at Centralia Elementary and other sites, supporting families with child development guidance and parenting skills. Contact: Daniel Gonzalez at (714) 543-5437 x1004.
• Western Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in Western Youth Services Gala held at Turnip Rose Promenade in Costa Mesa. Western Youth Services provides mental health and youth development services that complement district support programs.
• Centralia Education Foundation (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentralia Education Foundation raises funds to support district school programs. Organizes annual 4th of July Fireworks Fundraiser at Walter Knott Education Center, with proceeds supporting Centralia Elementary District School programs for students.
• Centralia Community CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-community partnership providing collaborative services to families. Includes collaborative partners directory and neighborhood resource center supporting families with various needs.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Habra City School District: Orange County elementary district with comparable Title I demographics, ELL programs, and dual language offerings. Similar revenue mix from LCFF plus supplemental grants.
• Ocean View School District: Orange County elementary district (Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley area) with comparable size and enrichment program offerings including GATE and dual language. Comparable operational model.
• Fullerton School District: Larger Orange County TK-8 elementary district in Fullerton offering GATE, dual language, and enrichment programs comparable to CESD. Direct geographic competitor for North OC families.
• Anaheim Elementary School District: Adjacent Orange County K-6 elementary district serving Anaheim, with comparable enrollment scale, similar Title I demographics, and overlapping dual language/ELL programs. Most directly comparable geographic peer.
• Cypress School District: Orange County elementary district in Cypress/La Palma area overlapping CESD boundaries. Similar size and program portfolio, direct competitor for resident families.
• Westminster School District: Orange County elementary district with high ELL and Title I populations. Comparable programmatic focus on language immersion, wraparound services, and community schools model.
• Buena Park School District: Elementary district serving Buena Park with overlapping boundaries and highly comparable demographics, programmatic structure, and funding profile. The closest named peer by city.
• Savanna School District: Orange County elementary district serving Anaheim and Buena Park communities, with overlapping attendance boundaries and similar K-6 program model. Direct geographic competitor.
• Magnolia School District: Neighboring Orange County elementary district serving Anaheim with similar student demographics, ELL populations, and program offerings. Direct competitor for interdistrict transfers.

Regional players

• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District: Larger unified K-12 district operating in adjacent North Orange County territory. Broader scale with K-12 scope, but comparable GATE, dual language, and VAPA program offerings that compete for the same family demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CentraliaSup
• Facebookfacebook.com/centraliaESD
• Instagraminstagram.com/centraliaesd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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