Zachary Community School Board

What Zachary Community School Board does

Zachary Community School Board, operating as Zachary Community School District (ZCSD), is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, carved out of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System in 2003 through state legislative approval and a statewide election. Headquartered at 3755 Church Street in Zachary, LA, the district operates seven schools serving approximately 4,000+ students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, plus an alternative education center at Port Hudson. ZCSD has been recognized as a Louisiana Model of Excellence since 2005, ranking 5th of 67 districts on percent of spending on instruction while ranking 57th in overall per-pupil expenditures, and maintaining a 97% district-wide average attendance rate.

The district's core operational technology stack includes the JCampus student information system with a web-based Parent Command Center, MOODLE course management, Microsoft Surface Pro devices and Office 365 for staff, Illuminate for educational data, Follett Destiny for library management, and a multi-layered safety infrastructure comprising ZeroEyes AI-powered weapon detection, Evolv weapons screening, Raptor visitor management, Navigate 360 safety plans, Gaggle network monitoring, and Safe Schools Louisiana anonymous reporting. Programs include Career and Technical Education (1,487 seats spanning Copper Mill to ZHS, with 30+ industry certifications), Gifted and Talented pathways, 14 AP courses and 19 Dual Enrollment courses at Zachary High School, 45 extracurricular activities, and the Zachary Virtual Learning Program (ZVLP) with a new 2026-2027 hybrid enrollment option.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: per-pupil state MFP allocations from the Louisiana Department of Education, local property taxes at 67.2 mills total (with 24 mills of school bond taxes proposed for reallocation under the June 27, 2026 Zachary Forward Initiative ballot measure), federal programs under ESSA/Title I-II, and USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast Program reimbursements, supplemented by nominal user fees (Pre-K $75 registration, meal payments via My School Bucks, public records fees). The district extends enrollment across Pre-K through 12th grade with a grade-cluster approach and distributes the cohort across Northwestern Elementary (K), Rollins Place (1-2), Zachary Elementary (3-4), Copper Mill (5-6), Northwestern Middle (7-8), and Zachary High (9-12). Strategic initiatives launching in 2026 include the Zachary Honors Academy (grades 3-6) and Zachary Early College Academy (dual enrollment at ZHS).

Name

Zachary Community School Board

Legal name

Zachary Community School District

Website

https://zacharyschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zachary Community School District is a public K-12 school district in Zachary, Louisiana, operating seven schools serving ~4,000+ students from Pre-K through 12th grade, funded by state per-pupil allocations, local property taxes, and federal programs, and recognized as a Louisiana Model of Excellence since 2005.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Intervention & PBIS Supports (Tiered, Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Student transportation services
• Child nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zachary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding Allocation: Per-pupil state funding from Louisiana Department of Education based on student enrollment and categorical programs.
2. Local Property Tax (Millage): Property taxes collected based on millage rates (currently 67.2 mills total). Revenue supports general operations, debt service, and proposed employee compensation initiative.
3. Zachary Forward Initiative Tax Funds: Proposed reallocation of existing school bond taxes (24 mills) to fund employee compensation without raising tax rates. Ballot measure June 27, 2026.
4. Federal Programs (Title I, Title II, ESSA): Federal funding under Every Student Succeeds Act for improving academic achievement of disadvantaged students, teacher training, and district improvement.
5. School Nutrition Program: National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program revenues. Students can apply for free/reduced meals. Alternative meals provided when accounts reach negative $20 balance.
6. Student Activity and Athletic Fees: Revenue from athletic events, fundraising, sponsorships, and ticket sales supporting extracurricular programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Zachary Community School District operates a unified public K-12 school system of seven schools serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Zachary, Louisiana. It delivers comprehensive academic instruction, dual-enrollment college courses, career and technical education, athletics, arts, gifted programs, and student support services, supplemented by ancillary services such as transportation, child nutrition, and safety systems.

Product overview

Zachary Community School Board operates a unified K-12 public school district comprising seven schools serving approximately 3,000+ students in Zachary, Louisiana. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio organized by school level: Zachary Early Learning Center (PreK), Northwestern Elementary (K), Rollins Place Elementary (1st-2nd), Zachary Elementary (3rd-4th), Copper Mill Elementary (5th-6th), Northwestern Middle (7th-8th), and Zachary High School (9th-12th). The district provides specialized programs including the Zachary Early College Academy (ZECA) for dual enrollment, Zachary Honors Academy for advanced academics, a Virtual Learning Program (ZVLP) with hybrid options, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and Gifted and Talented programs. Operational services include student transportation via First Student, the Child Nutrition Program participating in NSLP, safety systems including weapon detection and visitor management, and parent engagement tools such as JCampus/Parent Command Center for real-time access to grades and attendance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zachary Early College Academy (ZECA): A college preparatory program within Zachary High School designed for students who want to begin their college journey while still in high school through dual enrollment coursework.
• Zachary Honors Academy
• Zachary Virtual Learning Program (ZVLP)
• Zachary Early Childhood Network

Products and services

• Zachary Early College Academy (ZECA) College preparatory program within Zachary High School enabling students to complete college-level coursework through partnering institutions while working toward an associate degree or individualized collegiate pathway, with in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning modalities. Application-based admission with 2.5 GPA minimum.
• Zachary Honors Academy Application-based specialized academic program for grades 3-6 housed at Zachary Elementary and Copper Mill Elementary, featuring honors-level instruction, leadership development, arts enrichment, and service learning opportunities for highly motivated students.
• Zachary Virtual Learning Program (ZVLP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 5th of 67 Louisiana school districts on percent of spending on instruction
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Student TransportationcoreTechnology or IntegrationContracted transportation provider for all student bus services including regular routes to/from school, field trips, and athletic events. Provides FirstView GPS tracking application for real-time bus location monitoring.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianacoreOthersProvides group health insurance coverage for district employees including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Offers additional wellness programs including Blue Care, Social Health Coaching, Dietitian Coaching, and Omada digital care program.
• Louisiana Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing funding, accountability standards, curriculum guidance, and assessment requirements. District participates in state accountability systems and federal programs (ESSA, Title I, Title II) administered through LDOE.
• ZeroEyescoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered weapon detection system utilizing existing campus cameras to detect weapons across all ZCSD campuses in real-time.
• Evolv TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationWeapons detection system deployed at large district events and locations deemed necessary for student and staff safety.
• Raptor TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationVisitor management system used on all campuses to screen visitors against databases for student safety during school hours and field trips.
• Zachary Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Student Resource Officers (SRO) and extra-duty police officers on duty throughout the school day and during extracurricular activities for campus safety.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Microsoft Surface Pro devices for all teachers, Microsoft 365 for staff email and productivity, and Office integration across district technology infrastructure.
• MOODLEcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source course management system used district-wide to prepare students for university-level online learning environments, featuring discussion boards and online assignment submission.
• USDA National School Lunch ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal child nutrition program providing reimbursement for school meals. District participates in both National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).
• Teachers' Retirement System of LouisianacoreOthersState retirement system (TRSL) providing pension and benefits for eligible district employees. Located at 8401 United Plaza Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (LSERS)coreOthersRetirement system for Louisiana school employees providing pension benefits. Located at 8660 United Plaza Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Safe Schools LouisianacoreTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous reporting app allowing students, staff, and parents to confidentially report safety concerns including bullying, weapons, and threats of violence to administration 24/7.
• Area Businesses and OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses and organizations invited to host or sponsor student interns through the ZCSD Student Internship Program, providing real-life career-related experience and potential future talent pipeline.
• Partnering College/UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege or university partner for Zachary Early College Academy (ZECA) providing dual enrollment coursework. Specific partner institution not named in available materials.
• Cadence Insurance (formerly)coreOthersInsurance benefits administrator contact for all health insurance questions. Email: [email protected], Phone: 225.336.3274.
• AmeritascoreOthersProvides dental and vision insurance plans for district employees.
• AllstatecoreOthersProvides short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as cancer insurance for district employees.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ascension Parish School System: Adjacent Louisiana public K-12 district in the Baton Rouge metro, comparable scale and growth trajectory, frequently cited as a regional academic and athletics competitor for student recruitment and teacher talent.
• Central Community School System: Neighboring Louisiana public K-12 district of comparable size and suburban Baton Rouge demographic profile. Competes directly with ZCSD for students, teachers, and state per-pupil rankings.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: High-performing charter school network offering rigorous college-prep K-12 programs. Represents an alternative-provider benchmark for the kind of advanced academic differentiation ZCSD is pursuing with the new Honors Academy and ZECA.
• Imagine Learning: Standards-based online learning platform used by ZCSD to power the Zachary Virtual Learning Program. A direct vendor and partial competitor whose curriculum any district family could access independently via state virtual school options.

Broad incumbents

• Stride, Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): Major publicly traded provider of online K-12 education and curriculum, including state-aligned virtual schools. Competes with district-run virtual programs like ZCSD's ZVLP for online K-12 market share.
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS): Established statewide virtual school offering standards-based online courses for grades 6-12. Represents the open-enrollment virtual alternative that competes with ZCSD's own ZVLP for online-enrolled students.
• East Baton Rouge Parish School System: The larger predecessor system from which Zachary CSD was carved in 2003. Operates the same K-12 public school model in the overlapping Baton Rouge metro area and competes with ZCSD for families and teachers across the parish line.

Others

• KIPP Public Schools: National nonprofit charter network focused on college-prep education in underserved communities. Adjacent comparison for district-charter partnerships, college-prep outcomes, and the broader public K-12 competitive set.

Regional players

• West Feliciana Parish School District: Smaller Louisiana public K-12 district that consistently ranks among the state's top performers, making it a relevant benchmark for ZCSD's academic performance and per-pupil efficiency comparisons.
• Livingston Parish Public Schools: Louisiana public K-12 district in the broader Baton Rouge region with similar enrollment scale and suburban profile. Comparable operating model and competes for the same regional teacher labor pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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