Bettendorf Community School District

What Bettendorf Community School District does

Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) is a public K-12 school district established in 1907, serving nearly 4,600 preschool through 12th grade students across seven schools within approximately 9 square miles of Bettendorf, Iowa, plus a small section of Davenport, Iowa. The district operates five elementary schools (Grant Wood, Herbert Hoover, Mark Twain, Neil Armstrong, Paul Norton), Bettendorf Middle School, Bettendorf High School, and the Edison Academy alternative high school program shared with Pleasant Valley and North Scott districts. It is governed by an elected Board of Directors and led by Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse. BCSD reports a 90% high school graduation rate (above Iowa's 88% average), 87.5% staff retention (above Iowa's 84.5%), and 100% of schools meeting PBIS Tier 1 criteria.

The district's core technology infrastructure centers on a district-wide 1:1 device program covering preschool through 12th grade, the Infinite Campus Student Information System (with parent portal and mobile app), the Nutrislice nutrition menu platform, the Safe+Sound Iowa anonymous safety reporting system, and the Apptegy website CMS. Specialized programs include the Extended Learning Program (Talented & Gifted), Special Education, English Language Learners, school counseling paired with a nine-dog therapy program, and career and technical education pathways spanning Automotive, Business, Computer Science, Construction, Engineering, Health Sciences, Human Services, and Welding. The district-affiliated Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 45-0931286), supplies grants, scholarships, and community fundraising through events like Run with Carl, digital donations via PayPal Giving Fund, and 32Auctions.

BCSD is funded as a political subdivision of the State of Iowa through local property taxes, state per-pupil aid, and federal grants, with supplemental fee revenue from student meals ($0.30-$3.55), transportation ($112.50-$450 annually), textbooks ($80-$125), and activity tickets ($40-$50). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Current capital commitments include a 5-year, 5-phase addition and renovation project at Bettendorf Middle School.

Name

Bettendorf Community School District

Legal name

Bettendorf Community School District

Website

https://bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bettendorf Community School District is a public K-12 school district established in 1907, serving nearly 4,600 preschool through 12th grade students across seven schools in Bettendorf, Iowa, funded by property taxes, state per-pupil aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB), Literacy Intervention & Dyslexia Support Programs (Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAF)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Bettendorf

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district is funded through local property taxes, state per-pupil funding, and federal grants as a public school district in Iowa. Revenue supports educational programs, operations, and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bettendorf Community School District delivers publicly funded preschool through 12th-grade education to nearly 4,600 students across seven schools (five elementary, one middle, one high school) plus the Edison Academy alternative program. The district's core offering is comprehensive K-12 instruction, supported by specialized academic programs (Extended Learning Program for Talented & Gifted, Special Education, English Language Learners, Title I Reading), student support services (Counseling, Therapy Dog Program with 9 dogs, Health Services), and operational services (Transportation, Nutrition). The district also maintains a 1:1 technology program providing each student with a personal computing device.

Product overview

Bettendorf Community School District is a public school district providing comprehensive preschool through 12th grade education across seven schools: five elementary schools (Grant Wood, Herbert Hoover, Mark Twain, Neil Armstrong, and Paul Norton), Bettendorf Middle School, and Bettendorf High School, plus the Edison Academy alternative program. The district serves approximately 4,600 students with a 1:1 technology program, and offers specialized programs including Talented and Gifted (Extended Learning Program), Special Education, English Language Learners, Counseling Services with a Therapy Dog Program, and Title I Reading support. Student-facing technology infrastructure includes Infinite Campus for registration and grades, Nutrislice for nutrition menus, and a Safe+Sound Iowa anonymous safety reporting system. The Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation supports the district through grants and scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bettendorf High School: Main high school serving grades 9-12 with graduation rate of 90%, above Iowa's 88% average.
• Edison Academy
• Bettendorf Middle School
• Grant Wood Elementary
• Herbert Hoover Elementary
• Mark Twain Elementary
• Neil Armstrong Elementary
• Paul Norton Elementary
• Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation

Products and services

• Bettendorf High School
• Bettendorf Middle School
• Elementary Schools (5 schools)
• Edison Academy
• Preschool Program
• 1:1 Technology Program
• Extended Learning Program (ELP)
• Special Education Services
• English Language Learners (EL) Program
• Counseling Services
• School Nutrition Services
• Transportation Services
• Health Services
• Title I Reading Program
• Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% graduation rate exceeds Iowa state average of 88%
• +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

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pleasant Valley Schools Educational FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2023Co-sponsors the annual Run with Carl event with Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation. This community running event benefits students in both Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley school districts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Davenport Community School District: Larger neighboring Iowa public K-12 district also serving the Quad Cities. Bettendorf covers a small section of Davenport, and the districts overlap in catchment demographics and labor market.
• North Scott Community School District: Nearby Iowa public K-12 district that shares the Edison Academy alternative program with Bettendorf. Directly comparable in scale, funding model, and program mix.
• Pleasant Valley Community School District: Adjacent Iowa public K-12 district serving the Quad Cities area. Co-sponsors the Run with Carl event with Bettendorf and offers directly comparable academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs to a similar family demographic.

Regional players

• Burlington Community School District: Southeast Iowa public K-12 district operating under the same state funding framework. Similar scope of preschool–12 programs and comparable student support services.
• Cedar Rapids Community School District: Larger Iowa public K-12 district operating under the same state aid and property tax regime. Useful as a scale and programming peer even though it does not compete directly for Bettendorf families.
• Iowa City Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district sharing the same state per-pupil funding formula. Comparable in programming breadth (special education, ELL, gifted) but operates in a different labor market.
• Muscatine Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district east of the Quad Cities. Comparable in operating model, per-pupil funding, and program structure, but does not directly compete for Bettendorf families.

Broad incumbents

• Des Moines Public Schools: Largest Iowa public school district. Not a direct geographic competitor, but operates under identical state funding rules and offers a broader program portfolio that frames the upper bound on Iowa public K-12 programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bettschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BettSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/BettSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/bettschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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