Rockwood School District

What Rockwood School District does

Rockwood School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 18,566 students across 34 schools (19 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools) in west St. Louis County and Jefferson County, Missouri. Founded in 1908 through district consolidation, it is the largest school district in St. Louis County and the third-largest in Missouri, governed by a seven-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. The district operates 3.8 million square feet of building space across 700 acres, transports 10,300+ students daily via 137 buses, and employs 3,372 staff with average tenure of 14.6 years and 83% holding advanced degrees.

The district's core educational technology stack includes a 1-to-1 device program (Chromebooks for grades 3-12, iPads for K-2), Infinite Campus student information system, Canvas learning management system, ParentSquare communication platform, and Dreambox Learning for K-5 math. Specialized programs include the Center for Creative Learning for gifted elementary students, Rockwood Pathways for alternative education, Parents as Teachers early childhood home visiting program serving 1,200+ families, and Early College Partnership with St. Louis Community College enabling associate degree attainment alongside high school diplomas. The district maintains 147 National Board Certified Teachers, 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and an S&P AAA bond rating.

Revenue is derived primarily from local property taxes (65.9% of operating funds), state government funding (17.7%), other local sources including Prop C sales tax (13.4%), federal (1.6%), and county revenue (1.3%). Non-resident tuition is priced at $15,267 (elementary), $16,228 (middle), and $17,147 (high school) annually. The district's go-to-market is geographically constrained to attendance boundaries, supplemented by a Limited School Choice program, non-resident tuition enrollment, and MOCAP virtual learning options. Tuition-free full-day kindergarten is provided to residents. A November 2025 Proposition S levy increase proposal did not pass, constraining near-term revenue expansion.

Name

Rockwood School District

Legal name

Rockwood School District

Website

https://rsdmo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rockwood School District is a public K-12 school district in west St. Louis County, Missouri, serving 18,566 students across 34 schools with comprehensive programs including gifted education, early childhood services, and dual-credit college pathways, funded primarily by local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Primary secondary education
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• College credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Glencoe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Local Property Taxes: Approximately 65.9% of operating funds come from local property taxes, making it the primary revenue source for the district.
2. State Funding: Approximately 17.7% of operating revenue received from state government funding sources.
3. Other Local Sources: Approximately 13.4% from other local sources, primarily the statewide Prop C sales tax and interest earned on district investments.
4. Federal and County Revenue: Approximately 1.6% from federal sources and 1.3% from county revenue.
5. Non-Resident Tuition: District charges tuition for non-resident students: Elementary $15,267/year, Middle School $16,228/year, High School $17,147/year. Transportation available for $367.
6. Child Nutrition Program: National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs allowing families to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rockwood School District operates a comprehensive public K-12 educational system serving 18,566 students across 34 schools in west St. Louis County, Missouri. The district delivers traditional academic instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade, supplemented by early childhood education, gifted programs, special education services, college credit and dual enrollment pathways, summer academy, and 1-to-1 student technology integration.

Product overview

Rockwood School District operates as a unified educational institution offering comprehensive K-12 programs across 34 schools. The district's core offerings include traditional academic instruction enhanced by specialized programs: Early Childhood Education (birth to kindergarten with Parents as Teachers), gifted education through the Center for Creative Learning and Rockwood Gifted Program, college preparation via AP/Dual Credit/Early College Partnership, and Summer Academy for extended learning. The district's 1-to-1 Technology Program provides Chromebooks to secondary students and iPads to K-2, integrated with Canvas LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, and Google Workspace. Community engagement is facilitated through Partners in Education, Rockwood Gives Back, and Rockwood Community Connectors programs, while alternative pathways are available through Rockwood Pathways.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rockwood Early Childhood Education Preschool and early childhood programs for children from birth to kindergarten, including full-day and half-day preschool options, mini-preschool, Parents as Teachers home visiting program, and developmental screenings for over 1,200 Rockwood families.
• Center for Creative Learning Separate campus for identified gifted elementary students attending one day per week, complemented by gifted resource services at their home schools.
• Rockwood Gifted Program Comprehensive gifted education services including Center for Creative Learning at elementary level, Academic Stretch courses at middle school, and Honors and AP classes at high school.
• College Credit Programs Advanced Placement (AP) courses, A+ Program, Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College, and Early College Partnership allowing students to earn associate degrees simultaneously with their high school diploma.
• Summer Academy Extended learning program offering academic enrichment opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students during summer months.
• Rockwood Pathways Alternative education program providing flexible learning options for students who may benefit from non-traditional educational pathways.
• 1-to-1 Technology Program District-wide program providing each secondary student with a district-issued Chromebook to take home for continued learning. Students in grades K-2 use iPads and grades 3-5 use Chromebooks in classrooms.
• Parents as Teachers Nationally recognized home visiting program for families expecting a baby until their child enters kindergarten, providing developmental screenings and family support.
• Canvas Learning Management System Learning management system used for course delivery, assignments, and parent observer access across all grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.56% graduation rate with only 0.6% dropout rate
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EducationPluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district cooperative providing legislative advocacy services. EducationPlus works on behalf of Missouri school districts in St. Louis and Jefferson City to advocate for public education funding and policy. The Missouri School Administrators Coalition provides weekly updates on legislative bills and issues related to education.
• St. Louis Community College (Early College Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture allowing high school seniors to earn their associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma. Students enter the two-year program before junior year and take dual-enrollment courses.
• University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Credit Program partnership with UMSL Continuing Education allowing students to earn college credit through dual enrollment courses.
• Parkway-Rockwood Community EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering a broad range of programs and services for youth and adults including aquatics, adult education and literacy, enrichment, outdoor education, school-age care, sports, and visual and performing arts.
• Rockwood Early Childhood Education - Parents As TeacherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized program for families from expecting a baby until their child enters kindergarten. Provides developmental screenings, home visits, and parenting support to over 1,200 Rockwood families.
• Special School District (SSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with SSD for special education services for students ages 5-21 who are homeschooled or attend private/parochial schools within Rockwood boundaries.
• Partners in Education (PIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram connecting volunteers with expertise and special talents to enhance curriculum and provide real-world learning experiences for students through career shadowing, classroom engagement, and special events.
• American Cancer Society (Relay For Life)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Relay For Life event has raised more than $1 million for the American Cancer Society since 2000.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge events have raised nearly $2 million for the American Heart Association.
• Special Olympics MissouriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockwood schools host multiple Special Olympics sporting events throughout the year.
• Best BuddiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll four high schools host Best Buddies chapters, with some middle and elementary schools also participating in this friendship program for students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• PreventEdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Louis-based nonprofit partnering with Rockwood middle schools to launch peer mediation groups of student leaders trained to help facilitate problem-solving for peers in conflict.
• Preferred Family HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the REAL Academy providing substance abuse prevention and intervention services through Preferred Family Healthcare.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory and funding agency providing oversight, assessment frameworks, and compliance requirements that guide district operations and strategic planning.
• Missouri Military Connection (Interstate Compact)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting military-connected families through the Interstate Compact for Military Children ensuring educational continuity for students in military families.
• American Lung AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Vape Free Schools Initiative providing tobacco and vaping prevention education.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rockwoodschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RockwoodR6
• Facebookfacebook.com/rockwood.school.district
• Instagraminstagram.com/rockwoodschooldistrict

Compliance10 records

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Profiles9 records

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