Sulphur Springs ISD

What Sulphur Springs ISD does

Sulphur Springs Independent School District (SSISD) is a public school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas that delivers Pre-K through 12th grade education to more than 4,300 students across nine campuses in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The instructional portfolio spans early childhood (Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center with Head Start), four K-3 primary campuses (Barbara Bush, Bowie, Rowena Johnson, Travis), a 4-5 elementary campus, a 6-8 middle school, and a 9-12 high school that offers AP, dual credit, CTE pathways (FFA, Auto Tech, BPA, Robotics, HOSA, FCCLA, Skills USA, TAFE), fine arts, athletics, Gifted and Talented enrichment, the Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Enrichment Model, and 504/Special Education services. The district's technology backbone is a conventional K-12 stack: Skyward for student information and registration, ClassLink for single sign-on, Pay Schools Central for cafeteria payments, Eduphoria for staff workflow, Ascender for HR, Frontline for professional development, and My School Menus for meal communications.

SSISD's revenue model is non-commercial and tax-funded. Funding streams include local property taxes split between Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S/Debt Service) rates, state per-pupil allocations that adjust inversely to local property tax collections, federal Title and special education grants, and one-time voter-approved bond proceeds — most notably a $157.15 million 2024 bond program dedicated to new elementary construction, campus renovations, and retirement of aging facilities. Tuition is not charged; the district provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students under the Community Eligibility Provision.

Distribution is direct-to-family through residence-based enrollment using Skyward Family Access. Community engagement runs through the SSISD Education Foundation, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored S.O.C.K.s (Support Our Campuses and Kids) Program, Friends of SSISD, Booster Club, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Marketing/communications assets include the Finalsite-hosted district website, district- and campus-level Facebook pages, a YouTube channel for bond programming, newsletters, and anonymous safety reporting (Anonymous Alerts and iWatch Texas). Governance rests with an elected Board of Trustees, and the administrative team is led by Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber (selected May 2023) and supported by two Deputy Superintendents, an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, and program-level directors.

Name

Sulphur Springs ISD

Legal name

Sulphur Springs Independent School District

Website

https://ssisd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sulphur Springs ISD is a Texas public school district serving more than 4,300 Pre-K through 12th grade students across nine campuses, funded primarily by local property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal programs, with a $157.15 million 2024 bond funding facility modernization.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Juvenile Justice Education Programs (Detention & Correctional Education) (EDAJAEAB), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-K through 12th grade
• Career technical education
• Bilingual dual language program
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sulphur Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Taxes: Primary local funding source through M&O (Maintenance and Operations) and I&S (Interest and Sinking/Debt Service) tax rates. Approximately 80% of M&O budget funds teacher and staff salaries.
2. State Funding: Per-pupil state funding based on attendance, property tax collections, and property values. State funding decreases as local property tax revenue increases.
3. Federal Programs: Federal grants and programs including Title programs, special education funding, and other federal educational initiatives.
4. Bond Proceeds: Voter-approved bonds for capital projects. The 2024 bond authorized $157.15 million for new campus construction, renovations, and facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sulphur Springs ISD is a public school district providing tuition-free Pre-K through 12th-grade education to over 4,300 students across nine campuses in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The district delivers core academic instruction alongside specialized programs including Career and Technical Education pathways, Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Theater, Art), Gifted and Talented enrichment, Dual Language Enrichment, and Special Education/504 services, plus free meal programs through the Child Nutrition department.

Product overview

Sulphur Springs ISD is a public school district serving over 4,300 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across nine campuses in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academic instruction supported by Skyward Family Access for student information management, along with specialized programs such as CTE pathways (FFA, Auto Tech, Robotics, HOSA, and others), Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Theater, Art with state championship achievements), Gifted and Talented enrichment, and Dual Language enrichment (Gomez and Gomez model). The district operates a 1,250-seat auditorium available for community events, provides free meals through its Child Nutrition Program, and has launched a $157.15 million 2024 Bond Program for facility modernization. All programs are supported by instructional technology including ClassLink single sign-on and Eduphoria for professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K through 12th Grade Public Education Tuition-free public education program serving over 4,300 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across nine campuses in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum and core academic instruction including Advanced Placement and Dual Credit coursework.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Vocational and career-focused educational pathways at Sulphur Springs High School including FFA, Auto Tech, BPA, Robotics, HOSA, FCCLA, Skills USA, TAFE, and the College Career Center, preparing students for college and careers.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education across multiple campuses including Band, Choir, Theater, Art, Color Guard, Drill Team (Sparks), and UIL Film with state championship-level achievements for students at Sulphur Springs ISD.
• Gifted and Talented Program Academic enrichment program for advanced learners featuring enriched curriculum and critical thinking opportunities for gifted and talented students across the Sulphur Springs ISD district.
• Dual Language Enrichment Program Two-way bilingual education program using the Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Enrichment Model, teaching literacy in Spanish and English and serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Sulphur Springs ISD.
• Special Programs (Special Education, Section 504, Dyslexia Intervention) Specialized educational services including Section 504 accommodations, dyslexia intervention, and special education services for students with diverse learning needs in Sulphur Springs ISD.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal service providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision with online payment options via Pay Schools Central, complying with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.
• Summer Food Service Program Federally funded summer meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to children during summer break at designated school sites within Sulphur Springs ISD.
• SSISD Auditorium Rental 1,250-guest capacity auditorium with 90' x 48' stage available for community rental, hosting district events, fine arts performances, assemblies, and external community events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Conference 4A State Championship with 284 points at 2026 UIL Academic State Meet
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SSISD Education FoundationcoreOthersThe SSISD Education Foundation supports educational opportunities through employee giving programs, the KEYS Program, scholarships, and grants for innovative teaching. The Foundation is governed by a board and supports district initiatives through fundraising.
• Hopkins County Chamber of CommercecoreOthersCo-sponsors the S.O.C.K.s (Support Our Campuses and Kids) Program which coordinates community business partnerships to support literacy (Book Buddies), teacher appreciation (Breakfast Club), and student needs (Needy Children's Fund, Backpack Buddies).
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSISD partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free books monthly to children from birth through age 5. The district provides postage while the Imagination Library provides books.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSISD partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free books monthly to children from birth through age 5. The district provides postage while the Imagination Library provides books.
• Purchasing CooperativesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSSISD participates in purchasing cooperatives including TxSmartBuy, 1GPA, BuyBoard, PACE, OMNIA Partners, TIPS-USA, and E&I Cooperative for procurement of supplies, equipment, and services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SSISDWildcats

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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