What MSD of Warren Township does

MSD of Warren Township (Metropolitan School District of Warren Township) is a public PreK-12 school district operating as a political subdivision of the State of Indiana, serving approximately 11,300-12,000 students across the Far East side of Indianapolis, Indiana. The district operates 15+ school facilities including Warren Early Childhood Center, 9 elementary schools, 3 intermediate/middle schools, Warren Central High School, Walker Career Center (Indiana's first DOE STEM-certified career center), an Alternative School (grades 6-12), Warren Online Academy (K-12 virtual), and the Number 1 Adult Education program in Indiana.

The district's technology platform centers on a 1:1 student and staff device program fully funded through the 2023 operating referendum, supplemented by the Raptor Visitor Management System, GPS and video-equipped bus fleet serving ~10,000 students daily, dedicated Warren Township School Police, ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals, ParentSquare communications, and the Apptegy-based district website. The Moorhead Community Resource Center extends the platform into community services including food/clothing pantry, mental health counseling, housing assistance, and Latino support services.

MSD of Warren Township is funded through a combination of Indiana state formula funding, local property taxes, federal education grants (Title I, special education), and the 2023 operating referendum generating approximately $11 million annually at a maximum rate of $0.3000 per $100 assessed value. No tuition is charged to in-district families. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by Superintendent Dr. Tim Hanson and CFO Matthew Parkinson. The district reports a 90% graduation rate and 24 State Titles in athletics.

Name

MSD of Warren Township

Legal name

MSD of Warren Township

Website

https://warren.k12.in.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MSD of Warren Township is a public PreK-12 school district in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving approximately 11,300 students across 15+ schools, funded by state aid, property taxes, federal grants, and a 2023 operating referendum. The district operates traditional, online, alternative, and STEM-certified career and technical education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• PreK-12 school district
• Career and technical education
• Special education services
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Taxes: Primary funding source from local property tax revenues within the township district boundaries.
2. State Funding: Indiana state funding for public education distributed based on student enrollment and district formulas.
3. Federal Funding: Federal education grants and programs including Title I, special education, and other federal programs.
4. Operating Referendum: Community-approved operating referendum generating approximately $11 million annually (2024) to support safety, staff retention, transportation, student learning, and technology. Approved May 2, 2023 with max rate of $0.3000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MSD of Warren Township is a public PreK-12 school district that provides comprehensive K-12 education, career and technical training, special education, dual language immersion, adult education, and community-based family support services to more than 11,300 students across the Far East side of Indianapolis. The district operates 15+ school facilities including elementary, middle, and high schools, an online academy, a STEM-certified career center, and a community resource center, funded primarily through local property taxes, state and federal funding, and a voter-approved operating referendum.

Product overview

MSD of Warren Township operates as a comprehensive PreK-12 public school district with a platform-plus-services model. The district serves over 11,300-12,000 students across diverse educational settings including traditional elementary and high schools, the Warren Online Academy for virtual learning, Walker Career Center for STEM-certified career technical education, Moorhead Community Resource Center for family support services, and Alternative School programs. Core offerings include eLearning Days for virtual instruction during closures, along with specialized programs such as Dual Language Immersion, English Learner services, Special Education, and High Ability programs. Warren Central High School anchors the secondary experience with athletics, performing arts, and college/career readiness support. Transportation services transport approximately 10,000 students daily with GPS-equipped buses. The district also maintains Warren Township School Police for campus safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warren Central High School Traditional high school serving grades 9-12, featuring athletics, performing arts, clubs, counseling services, and college/career readiness programs. Operates from 9500 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis with school hours 7:15AM - 2:00PM.
• Walker Career Center Career and technical education center offering programs in areas such as culinary arts, construction, and automation; the first Indiana Department of Education STEM certified school. Walker Career Center Nanoline team finished 1st and 2nd in US National Competition.
• Warren Online Academy K-12 online school offering virtual learning for students, accessible during regular school days and eLearning days.
• Adult Education Educational programs for adult learners, noted as the number one Adult Education program in Indiana for students entering employment. Provides GED preparation, workforce retraining, and continuing education.
• Moorhead Community Resource Center Family-focused community center providing support services including food/clothing pantry, mental health counseling, housing assistance, mentoring, tutoring, and Latino support services. Located at 8400 E 10th Street, Indianapolis.
• Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Bilingual education program offering instruction in two languages to develop academic proficiency and cultural competency.
• English Learner Program Language support services for students learning English as a second language, including instruction and academic support.
• Special Education Comprehensive services for students with special needs, including individualized education programs and specialized instruction.
• High Ability Program Accelerated learning and enrichment programs for academically gifted and talented students.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation services for nearly 10,000 students daily, featuring GPS tracking and video recording equipment on buses.
• Warren Township School Police Dedicated school-based police department providing security, safety programs, and positive community relationships through outreach programs like Read with a Cop and Police Cadet Camp.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% graduation rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• YMCAminorOthersYMCA Before and After School Care program partnership providing childcare services for working families before and after regular school hours.
• Warren Arts and Education FoundationminorOthersNonprofit foundation supporting arts and education programs throughout the Warren Township school district.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• MSD of Wayne Township: Indianapolis-area Metropolitan School District with comparable PreK-12 structure, urban-suburban student population, and shared state/federal funding formulas. Operates as a direct peer under the same legal framework.
• Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS): The primary urban public school district serving Indianapolis; competes with Warren for in-district transfers and choice enrollment, operates under the same Indiana funding formulas, and serves overlapping student populations.
• MSD of Lawrence Township: Adjacent Indianapolis Metropolitan School District with a comparable K-12 structure, similar student population, and overlapping governance under Indiana law. Directly comparable in funding model (property tax + state formula + referenda) and program mix.
• MSD of Washington Township: Indianapolis Metropolitan School District with similar multi-school structure and shared Marion County tax base. Comparable in governance, funding mix, and breadth of programs.
• MSD of Perry Township: Indianapolis-area Metropolitan School District with comparable PreK-12 footprint, similar reliance on referenda for operating funding, and overlapping student demographics on the south/east side of Indianapolis.
• MSD of Pike Township: Another Indianapolis Metropolitan School District operating under the same Indiana legal framework with similar scale, comprehensive PreK-12 offerings, and reliance on local property-tax referenda. Closely comparable operating model.

Regional players

• Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation: Large Indiana public school corporation serving a comparable urban population with similar breadth of CTE, special education, and adult programming. Shares Indiana funding formulas but is geographically separate.
• Fort Wayne Community Schools: Large Indiana public school district outside Indianapolis, comparable in size and comprehensive PreK-12 + adult education footprint. Operates under the same state funding formulas but in a different labor and housing market.
• Brownsburg Community School Corporation: High-growth Indiana public school corporation with comparable PreK-12 offerings, though in a more suburban context. Comparable in governance and funding model but serves a different demographic profile.

Emerging players

• KIPP Indy Public Schools: Charter school network operating in Indianapolis, competing directly for the same student demographics as Warren Township. Comparable in serving low-income urban families but operates under a different governance and funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/msdwarren
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnmyAnysMtPEYYm4SeijKmA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MSDWarrenTownship
• Instagraminstagram.com/msdwarrentownship

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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