Lewiston-Porter Central School District

What Lewiston-Porter Central School District does

Lewiston-Porter Central School District is a New York State public school district centralized in 1947 that provides pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education to approximately 2,100 students residing in the Towns of Lewiston and Porter in northern Niagara County. Instruction is delivered across four campus buildings in Lewiston: the Primary Education Center (pre-K through grade 2), Intermediate Education Center (grades 3-5), Lewiston-Porter Middle School (grades 6-8), and Lewiston-Porter High School (grades 9-12), the last of which is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and was named a Top 100 Ranked High School by Newsweek in 2000 and 2003. The district employs approximately 330 full-time staff, including just under 175 teachers represented by the Lewiston-Porter United Teachers (LPUT), an affiliate of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT).

The district's core technology stack is conventional for a K-12 entity: a Finalsite-powered website (www.lew-port.com) serves as the primary digital communication hub, supplemented by the BlackBoard automated notification system for school closings and announcements distributed via phone, text, email, Facebook, and X. Data handling is governed by a compliance framework spanning FERPA, Ed Law 2D Part 121, the Parent Bill of Rights, and Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requirements, with named Compliance Officers for Title IX, Section 504, and ADA matters. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML systems, custom platform development, or third-party AI integrations; technology is positioned as a communications and compliance layer rather than a product differentiator.

Lewiston-Porter is funded as a government entity through local property taxes (approximately 70% of taxable property in the Town of Lewiston and 30% in the Town of Porter), New York State education aid, federal grants (including ARP, CRSSA, and Smart Schools Bond Act), and modest Community Education course fees processed through CourseStorm. Enrollment is determined exclusively by geographic residency within the 54-square-mile district, making it a regulated monopoly for K-12 public education in its service area. Beyond core academics, the district offers international exchange programs with Canada, Belgium, Spain, and China, AP coursework, special education and English as a New Language services, fine arts (including the LEVEL Art Gallery opened December 2022), athletics, and a Community Education program serving adult residents.

Name

Lewiston-Porter Central School District

Legal name

Lewiston-Porter Central School District

Website

https://lew-port.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lewiston-Porter Central School District is a New York State public K-12 district serving approximately 2,100 pre-K through 12th grade students across four campus buildings in the Towns of Lewiston and Porter, funded by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, primary revenue comes from local property taxes and New York State education aid. The district operates on an annual budget approved by voters. Additional revenue includes federal grants (ARP, CRSSA, Smart Schools Bond Act) and community education course fees.
2. Community Education Programs: Community Education Program offering courses for all ages and interests, with registration through CourseStorm online catalog. Revenue generated through course fees for community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lewiston-Porter Central School District is a public K-12 school district providing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education to approximately 2,100 students across four school buildings on a unified campus in the Towns of Lewiston and Porter, Niagara County, New York. Offerings include full-day kindergarten, three pre-K programs, Academic Intervention Services, special education, English as a New Language, AP courses, international cultural exchanges, fine arts and athletics programs, and a Community Education continuing education program.

Product overview

Lewiston-Porter Central School District is a public school district providing pre-K through 12th grade education across four school buildings on a campus setting: Primary Education Center (pre-K-grade 2), Intermediate Education Center (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). The district serves approximately 2,100 students with about 330 full-time employees including nearly 175 teachers. In addition to core academic programs, the district offers special education services, food services, transportation, athletics, arts and music programs, international programs, and a Community Education program for lifelong learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Primary Education Center (PEC): Primary education center serving pre-kindergarten through grade 2 students
• Intermediate Education Center (IEC)
• Lewiston-Porter Middle School
• Lewiston-Porter High School
• LEVEL Art Gallery
• Lewiston-Porter Athletics
• LINK Newsletter

Products and services

• Primary Education Center (PEC) Elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through grade 2 students as part of the Lewiston-Porter Central School District campus in the Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• Intermediate Education Center (IEC) Elementary school serving grades 3 through 5 students as part of the Lewiston-Porter Central School District campus in the Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• Lewiston-Porter Middle School Middle school serving grades 6 through 8 students as part of the Lewiston-Porter Central School District campus in the Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• Lewiston-Porter High School High school serving grades 9 through 12, accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, and recognized by Newsweek as a Top 100 Ranked High School in the Nation (2000, 2003).
• Community Education Program Continuing education program offering courses for all ages and interests, including cooking, fitness, arts, skills development, and family activities. Registration available online via CourseStorm or by mail/in-person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2,100 students enrolled across four school buildings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orleans/Niagara BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLewiston-Porter is a member of the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), which provides shared educational services, professional development, and specialized programs to component school districts in the region.
• Lewiston-Porter United Teachers (LPUT)coreOthersThe approximately 175 teachers are represented by the Lewiston-Porter United Teachers (LPUT), an affiliate of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). This union represents teachers in negotiations and professional matters.
• Niagara County Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany district residents are employed by Niagara County Community College, one of the area employers serving the regional economy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Starpoint Central School District: A neighboring public K-12 district in northern Niagara County (Lockport area), serving a similar suburban/rural footprint with comparable enrollment scale and governance model — the most direct geographic and demographic peer.
• Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District: Adjacent Niagara County public K-12 district serving comparable Towns (Niagara and Wheatfield) with similar student population scale and property-tax-driven funding — directly comparable peer for enrollment and revenue dynamics.
• Wilson Central School District: A small rural public K-12 district also in Niagara County. Comparable size, demographic profile, and funding structure make it a tight peer for benchmarking small-district operational economics.
• North Tonawanda City School District: Public K-12 district in the City of North Tonawanda, immediately adjacent to the Lewiston-Porter service area, sharing similar Western New York demographic and economic conditions.
• Sweet Home Central School District: A Western New York public K-12 district (Amherst, NY) of comparable size and suburban character, providing a useful benchmark for peer-district programming and academic outcomes.
• Williamsville Central School District: Larger Western New York public K-12 district frequently cited for academic performance and program breadth — a benchmark peer for evaluating how Lewiston-Porter's offerings compare to higher-performing suburban NY districts.
• East Aurora Union Free School District: Western New York public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale (~3,000-4,000 students) with a similar small-district community identity and academic reputation.

Regional players

• Buffalo Public Schools: The large urban public school district serving the City of Buffalo, located adjacent to Lewiston-Porter's service area. While not a direct scale competitor, it anchors the regional education market and labor pool relevant to district operations.

Others

• Orleans/Niagara BOCES: Regional Board of Cooperative Educational Services of which Lewiston-Porter is a component district. BOCES provides shared special education, CTE, and professional development services — a key operational partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: A national network of public charter schools. Not a geographic competitor in Lewiston-Porter's service area, but represents the broader K-12 public education landscape and an emerging alternative for families choosing non-traditional public schooling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LewPortCSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqlGvWHXcbTo5dZTDPhdXNw
• Facebookfacebook.com/LewistonPorterCentralSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/lewportcsd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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