Lubbock Independent School District

Name

Lubbock Independent School District

Legal name

Lubbock Independent School District

Website

https://lubbockisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Student athletics programs
• Educational grant funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Lubbock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates as a public school district funded through local property taxes, state funding from the Texas Education Agency, and federal grants. Revenue is generated through tax base and per-student state funding allocations.
2. Bond Elections: Capital funding through voter-approved bonds for facility improvements, safety enhancements, and academic program expansions. The 2025 bond proposal of $290 million was approved by voters without increasing the tax rate.
3. Foundation for Excellence: Nonprofit public education foundation that provides financial assistance to teachers for creative academic projects and student activities. Funded through annual golf tournament as the primary fundraiser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lubbock Independent School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers comprehensive education and career preparation to more than 23,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students across five high schools, multiple middle schools, and elementary schools in Lubbock, Texas. The district provides core academic programming alongside Career and Technical Education at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Athletics, and a nonprofit Foundation for Excellence grant program. The district is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees and operated by Superintendent Kathy Rollo.

Product overview

Lubbock ISD operates as a unified public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 education platform consisting of multiple interconnected programs and services. The district provides core academic instruction through its network of schools (elementary, middle, and high schools), supplemented by specialized programs including the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) for career and technical education, Early Childhood Education (Pre-K and Kindergarten), Fine Arts, Athletics, and the Foundation for Excellence for grant funding. Key digital services include an online gradebook, registration system, staff resources portal, and district communications platform. The district's 2025 Bond initiative supports facility improvements across Safety & Security, Efficiency, Academic Programming, and Capital Renewal & Infrastructure categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lubbock ISD Website & Communication Platform The official district website serving as the primary digital portal for families, students, and staff to access school information, news, registration, gradebook, and district communications.
• Online Gradebook Digital gradebook system allowing parents and staff to monitor student academic progress, access grades, and track performance (requires Chrome or Firefox browsers).
• Lubbock ISD Athletics Program District athletics program featuring competitive sports across 4 high schools and 9 middle schools, including online ticketing, schedules, sports medicine, and the Lubbock Matadors partnership at PlainsCapital Park.
• Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Career and Technical Education (CTE) campus offering programs in trades, health sciences, law enforcement, culinary arts, automotive, HVAC, welding, Fire Academy, and dual credit college courses. Located at 3201 Ave Q, Lubbock TX.
• Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs providing foundational learning, including Head Start eligibility, Family Support Specialist services, and Pre-K enrollment appointments.
• Fine Arts Program District-wide fine arts programming including visual arts, music, theater, and performing arts, with equipment lending services (risers, shells, AV equipment, art panels) for schools.
• Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Nonprofit public education foundation providing financial assistance to teachers and principals for innovative academic projects through an annual golf tournament fundraiser and grant program.
• Bond 2025 Capital Improvement Program $290 million capital improvement program approved by voters in May 2025 addressing Safety & Security, Efficiency, Academic Programming, and Capital Renewal & Infrastructure improvements across the district without increasing the tax rate.
• Student Registration System Online enrollment and registration platform for new and returning students, including transfer information and registration helpdesk support at (806) 219-0190.
• Camp Invention Summer Enrichment One-week summer enrichment program for students entering 1st-6th grade focusing on creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Hosted at Miller Elementary, July 6-9, 2026. Priced at $260 before May 1, 2026 and $290 after May 1, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 graduated 1,594 students who collectively earned more than $38 million in scholarships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• College Football Playoff FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Partnership with Texas Tech Athletics through the Big 12 Conference Fall Tour. Ramirez Elementary was selected for a $50,000 library makeover through the Extra Yard for Teachers Program, with furnishings provided by School Specialty.
• Texas Tech AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with College Football Playoff Foundation for the Big 12 Conference Fall Tour that resulted in library makeover for Ramirez Elementary School.
• Texas Restaurant Association (Lubbock Chapters)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives visit Byron Martin ATC for culinary program competitions and industry engagement with ProStart competitors.
• Lubbock Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Community Partnership Forum co-hosted with Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Four Partners of the Year announced during the 10th annual forum recognizing community support for district.
• Lubbock Matadors SCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership continuation at PlainsCapital Park for the 2026 Lubbock Matadors soccer season. Lubbock ISD provides facility while Matadors operate professional soccer team.
• Lubbock National BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in community initiatives including summer meal programs serving children ages 18 and under.
• AramarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood service partner collaborating on free summer meal programs for Lubbock ISD families and community children.
• South Plains Food BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in summer meal programs to serve free meals to children across the Lubbock community during summer break.
• City of Lubbock Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programming including Safety City tricycle derby events and safety education activities for young children.
• South Plains TACCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC industry partner supporting Lubbock ISD HVAC programs through generous donations from Jim and Jodi Hamlin.

Scale indicators6 records

Direct peers

• Frenship Independent School District: Adjacent public K-12 district serving the Lubbock metropolitan area (Wolfforth/West Lubbock). Directly comparable as a competing public school district competing for the same regional student population and per-pupil funding pool.
• Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District: Public K-12 district operating in the southern Lubbock metro. Directly comparable as a same-region competitor for residential enrollment, with overlapping CTE and athletic offerings for Lubbock-area families.
• Aldine Independent School District: Large urban Texas public school district comparable in scale (serving tens of thousands of students), TEA accountability framework, CTE pipeline emphasis, and bond-funded capital programs.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Independent School District: One of the largest urban public school districts in Texas, serving over 140,000 students. Comparable as a large urban Texas ISD with a similar funding model (property tax + state), bond programs, and CTE pipeline orientation, but at materially larger scale.
• Houston Independent School District: Texas's largest public school district, operating K-12 campuses with magnet programs and CTE pathways. Comparable in funding structure, TEA accountability framework, and bond-driven capital planning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Austin Independent School District: Mid-to-large urban Texas ISD with comparable TEA accountability ratings, bond programs, and CTE offerings. Comparable in operating model and regulatory environment but serves a different (faster-growing) metropolitan market.
• Fort Worth Independent School District: Large urban Texas public school district comparable in TEA-regulated funding model, dual-credit CTE offerings, and bond-driven facility modernization. Operates at larger scale and in a different metro.
• El Paso Independent School District: Large West Texas public school district comparable in geographic and TEA regulatory context. Both districts serve predominantly working-class populations with similar CTE pipeline needs and state-funded per-pupil revenue.
• San Antonio Independent School District: Major urban Texas public K-12 district comparable in funding model, magnet/CTE programming, and bond-driven facility improvements. Larger scale and different metropolitan context but similar operating dynamics.
• Plano Independent School District: Large suburban Texas ISD frequently cited as a benchmark for TEA accountability performance and college-readiness outcomes. Comparable in operational structure and emphasis on scholarships and dual-credit pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LubbockISD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Lubbock_ISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/LubbockISD
• Instagraminstagram.com/lubbockisd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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