Atlantic Community School District

What Atlantic Community School District does

Atlantic Community School District (ACSD) is a public K-12 school district organized under Iowa state law and headquartered at 1406 SW 7th Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022, serving approximately 1,500 students across preschool through 12th grade. The district operates six campuses within Atlantic: Atlantic High School (grades 9-12), Atlantic Middle School (grades 6-8, ~330 students), Schuler Elementary (grades 4-5), Washington Elementary (PreK-3), the Early Learning Center (free preschool for ages 3-4 through the State-Wide Voluntary Preschool Program), and the CCEOC & Link Center (alternative education for grades 6-12). It is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen, with a staff directory listing approximately 248 constituents.

The district's core technology infrastructure is a Google Apps for Education environment deployed through a 1:1 Chromebook Initiative, with each student receiving a managed device, unlimited Google Drive storage within the school domain, and access to Google Classroom. Administrative systems include JMC for parent/student portals, meal accounts, and online registration; Finalsite for the district website; Frontline Education for HR and absence management (AESOP); PowerSchool for employment postings; GoBound for activities management; and JAMF/Casper for device management. The district partners with Hazel Health to deliver free mental health therapy, with Iowa Western Community College and Iowa Central Community College for concurrent and dual college enrollment, and with Green Hills AEA for intermediate educational services.

ACSD is a government entity funded primarily through Iowa state aid, local property taxes, federal grants, and program fees. Ancillary revenue streams include National School Lunch Program meal sales (serving ~1,500 students daily with lunch prices of $2.75-$3.00), federal free/reduced meal subsidies, student fees (yearbooks, ALA cart items), and donations from the Booster Club (over $50,000 annually) and Atlantic Community School Foundation (77 scholarships totaling $120,581 in 2025). Distribution occurs through direct district-resident enrollment via the JMC portal, Iowa Open Enrollment (Code 282.18) for in-bound students, and free transportation services. The district is currently pursuing a 2025 Bond Referendum for facility improvements.

Name

Atlantic Community School District

Legal name

Atlantic Community School District

Website

https://atlanticiaschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Community School District is a public K-12 district in Atlantic, Iowa, serving approximately 1,500 preschool-through-12th-grade students across six schools, funded by state aid, property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• School food service
• Special education services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlantic

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education services through state and local tax revenue. Provides free education to district residents.
2. Meal Sales: National School Lunch Program with meal prices ranging from $2.75-$3.00 for lunch. Serves approximately 1,500 students daily.
3. Student Fees: Student fees for various programs including yearbooks and optional items. Fees managed through JMC Parent Portal.
4. Free and Reduced Meal Program: Federal meal subsidy program for eligible students through USDA National School Lunch Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlantic Community School District is a publicly funded K-12 public school district in Atlantic, Iowa, providing free preschool through 12th-grade education to district residents through six schools. The district delivers core academic programs, Advanced Placement and concurrent college enrollment, Career Technical Education, special education, food service, transportation, and supplemental services including mental health support through a Hazel Health partnership.

Product overview

Atlantic Community School District operates as a unified K-12 public school system serving the Atlantic, Iowa community with a traditional grade-banded structure comprising six distinct schools: Atlantic High School (grades 9-12), Atlantic Middle School (grades 6-8), Schuler Elementary (grades 4-5), Washington Elementary (PreK-3), Early Learning Center preschool (ages 3-4), and the CCEOC/Link Center alternative education program (grades 6-12). The district's core educational offerings are enhanced by a 1:1 Chromebook Initiative integrating Google Apps for Education, Career Technical Education programs, Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment partnerships with Iowa Western and Iowa Central Community Colleges, and comprehensive athletics/activities. Administrative and support services include Food Service (serving ~1,500 students through NSLP), Health Services, Transportation, Special Education, and Mental Health Services (via Hazel Health partnership). The district utilizes JMC for parent/student portals and meal management, GoBound for activities management, and Finalsite for its website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atlantic High School (AHS) A 9th-12th grade comprehensive high school offering core academics, Advanced Placement courses, career technical education, fine arts, foreign language, and extracurricular activities. Partners with Iowa Western and Iowa Central Community Colleges for concurrent enrollment.
• Atlantic Middle School (AMS) A 6th-8th grade middle school serving 330 middle level learners with core academics, exploratory classes (Art, Family and Consumer Science, Health, Technology, Financial Literacy, Careers, Chorus, Band), and extracurricular activities.
• Schuler Elementary A 4th-5th grade elementary school serving approximately 200 students with foundational academics and enrichment activities.
• Washington Elementary A Pre-K through 3rd grade elementary school providing early childhood education and foundational academic skills development.
• Early Learning Center (ELC) A free preschool program for children ages 3-4 as part of the State-Wide Voluntary Preschool Program, utilizing Creative Curriculum and taught by state certified teachers with inclusive preschool experience for students with Individualized Education Plans.
• CCEOC & Link Center An alternative education center for grades 6-12 providing alternative educational pathways and support services within the Achievement Center.
• Career Technical Education Vocational programs including Vocational Agriculture, Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Business Education at the high school level, preparing students for career pathways.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offered including AP Music Theory, AP Art Studio, AP US History, and AP US Government, with additional courses available through online resources.
• Athletics & Activities Comprehensive athletics program including football, basketball, wrestling, track, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, swimming, cross country, archery, cheerleading, dance team; activities include band, choir, show choir, speech, debate, forensics, journalism, FFA, National Honor Society, and more. Competes in Hawkeye 10 Conference.
• Food Service Program District food service serving approximately 1,500 students, participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) with USDA Commodities. Offers breakfast and lunch programs with computerized lunch account system using scanner cards (K-3) and 7-digit ID numbers (4-12).
• Transportation Services School bus transportation for district students with a Transportation Director managing routes and requests. Includes bus drivers and a bus mechanic.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education program with ACSD Special Education Plan, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and support for students with disabilities across all grade levels.
• Mental Health Services (Hazel Health) Partnership with Hazel Health providing access to free personalized therapy for all enrolled students with both at-home and at-school online appointment options.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Green Hills AEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Hills AEA is one of nine Area Education Agencies in Iowa created to ensure all children have equal educational opportunities. AEA serves as intermediate unit providing educational services to local schools. Located at Halverson Center for Education, 24997 Highway 92, Council Bluffs, IA 51502.
• Hazel HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides free personalized therapy services for all enrolled students. Services available both at-home and at-school through convenient online appointments. Focus on mental health support for K-12 students.
• Iowa Western Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent and dual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• Iowa Central Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) partnership providing pathways for students to take college-level courses while in high school.
• JMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationJMC is the district's vendor for online payments, meal applications, and parent/student portals. All online payments and meal applications processed through JMC Parent Portal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Des Moines Public Schools: Iowa's largest public school district, serving the Des Moines metro area. Comparable as a fellow Iowa public K-12 district with comparable funding sources, state-aid dependency, and similar academic program mix including concurrent enrollment and CTE.
• Sioux City Community School District: Large Iowa public school district in western Iowa. Comparable as a fellow Iowa public K-12 district with similar funding structure, state-aid dependency, and academic program offerings.
• Cedar Rapids Community School District: Major Iowa public school district operating multiple K-12 schools. Comparable as a similarly structured multi-school Iowa public district with state-aid funding and comparable academic, athletic, and concurrent enrollment programs.
• Davenport Community School District: Iowa public school district along the Iowa-Illinois border. Comparable as a fellow Iowa public K-12 district with similar revenue model, multi-school structure, and CTE/college-credit programming.
• Ames Community School District: Mid-sized Iowa public school district anchored by a college town. Comparable as a fellow Iowa K-12 district with similar concurrent enrollment dynamics with Iowa community colleges and open enrollment interactions.

Regional players

• Council Bluffs Community School District: Public school district in Southwest Iowa also served by Green Hills AEA. Comparable as a similarly located Iowa K-12 district with overlapping regional service area and demographic profile.
• Fort Dodge Community School District: Iowa public school district of similar size to Atlantic CSD. Comparable as a similarly scaled rural Iowa K-12 district with overlapping state-aid funding model and comparable program mix.
• Marshalltown Community School District: Mid-sized Iowa public school district. Comparable as a fellow Iowa K-12 public district with similar funding structure, multi-school campus layout, and concurrent enrollment programming.
• Ottumwa Community School District: Iowa public school district with similar size and demographic profile. Comparable as a similarly scaled Iowa K-12 district with common state-aid funding and CTE offerings.
• Muscatine Community School District: Iowa public school district with similar mid-size scale. Comparable as a fellow Iowa public K-12 district with parallel academic, athletic, and concurrent enrollment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AtlanticTrojans
• Facebookfacebook.com/atlanticcommunityschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/acsdtrojans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantic-community-school-district

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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