Fredericksburg Independent School District

What Fredericksburg Independent School District does

Fredericksburg Independent School District (FISD) is a public school district operating under the Texas Education Agency, serving approximately 2,967 students across six campuses in Gillespie County, Texas: Fredericksburg Primary School (PK-1), Fredericksburg Elementary School (2-5), Stonewall Elementary School (K-5), Fredericksburg Middle School (6-8), Fredericksburg High School (9-12), and Gillespie County High School (alternative). The district employs 487.5 staff at a 13:2 teacher-student ratio and offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including free full-day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 for eligible families, 19 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study across 10 career clusters, the INCubatoredu@FHS entrepreneurship program launched in April 2025, dual credit coursework, special education, fine arts, athletics, and school nutrition and transportation services.

FISD's operational technology stack is built on third-party education platforms: Skyward Student Information System for enrollment, gradebook, and family access; CENTEGIX CrisisAlert wearable safety badges for staff emergency response; Eduphoria for analytics; NWEA MAP Testing for assessment; Google Classroom and HMH for instruction; Blackboard Communications for parent messaging; Clever for SSO; and Finalsite for website CMS. The district maintains WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility compliance. Safety infrastructure includes the P3 Campus anonymous reporting system, Billie Safe Net notification platform, and Standard Response Protocol (SRP) training across campuses, with direct partnership to the Fredericksburg Police Department.

As a government state entity, FISD is funded through local property taxes, Texas state education funding via the per-student foundation formula, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA). No tuition is charged for in-district students. Capital expansion is funded through periodic bond elections, most recently a $160 million 2026 Bond approved by voters in May 2026 for facilities and infrastructure improvements. Supplemental funding comes from the FISD Education Foundation (fisdkids.org) and community donors, including $165,000 raised for the INCubatoredu program from Security State Bank & Trust, The Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Mark Przywara, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, Arrowhead Bank, and First United Bank. The district is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and currently undergoing leadership transition with Dr. Calvin Bowers named lone finalist for Superintendent.

Name

Fredericksburg Independent School District

Legal name

Fredericksburg Independent School District

Website

https://fisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fredericksburg Independent School District is a Texas public school district serving approximately 2,967 K-12 students across six campuses in Gillespie County, funded by property taxes and state foundation formula, with no tuition charged for in-district students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: FISD operates as a tax-funded public school district receiving revenue from local property taxes, Texas state education funding (per-student foundation formula), and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, etc.). No tuition is charged for in-district students.
2. Bond Elections: The district periodically proposes bond elections to fund capital improvements. A $160 million 2026 Bond was approved by voters for facilities and infrastructure upgrades.
3. Community Donations and Foundation Support: The FISD Education Foundation (fisdkids.org) and community partners provide supplementary funding for programs, teacher support, and special initiatives including the $165,000 raised for INCubatoredu program launch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fredericksburg Independent School District is a public K-12 school district operating six campuses across Gillespie County, Texas, serving approximately 2,967 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district delivers free public education, free full-day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 for eligible families, 19 Career and Technical Education programs across 10 career clusters, special education, fine arts, athletics, transportation, and school nutrition services. Digital offerings include the Skyward Family Access Portal for enrollment/grades, the CENTEGIX CrisisAlert campus safety system, and the newly launched INCubatoredu@FHS entrepreneurship program.

Product overview

Fredericksburg Independent School District is a public school district serving approximately 2,967 students across six campuses in Gillespie County, Texas: Fredericksburg Primary School (PK-1), Fredericksburg Elementary School (2-5), Stonewall Elementary School (K-5), Fredericksburg Middle School (6-8), Fredericksburg High School (9-12), and Gillespie County High School (alternative). The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academic programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 19 programs of study across 10 career clusters, Pre-K programs, athletics, fine arts, and special education services. Key digital platforms include Skyward Student Access for family portal services, CENTEGIX CrisisAlert for campus safety, and the INCubatoredu@FHS entrepreneurship program. The district operates with 487.5 employees across its campuses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fredericksburg Primary School Public PK-1 campus offering free full-day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programs for eligible families, providing early childhood education to approximately 600+ students with focus on school readiness and family engagement.
• Fredericksburg Elementary School Public elementary campus serving grades 2-5 with approximately 700+ students, focused on academic foundations and the elementary curriculum.
• Stonewall Elementary School Public elementary campus serving grades K-5 for students in the Stonewall area of Gillespie County.
• Fredericksburg Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 with approximately 600+ students, focused on adolescent development and middle-level curriculum.
• Fredericksburg High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 with approximately 800+ students, providing comprehensive academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs including INCubatoredu, dual credit, and 19 CTE programs of study.
• Gillespie County High School Alternative high school campus providing alternative education pathways for students in Gillespie County.
• INCubatoredu@FHS Entrepreneurship Program Real-world entrepreneurial education program at Fredericksburg High School where students develop products/services from concept to market research to minimum viable product and investor pitch. Led by Jason Roemer with community coaches.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs 19 programs of study across 10 career clusters including Agriculture, Architecture, Arts/AV, Business, Health Science, STEM, Hospitality, Transportation, Education, and Law, preparing students for college, career, and military readiness.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs and services for students with disabilities across all grade levels, coordinated under the district's Special Education department.
• Athletics Programs District athletics program for middle and high school students with competitive UIL sports and athletic facilities under the Billies mascot identity.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive fine arts education including music, theater, and visual arts across all FISD campuses.
• School Nutrition Program Breakfast and lunch meal services across all six FISD campuses, with daily menus published online.
• FISD Transportation Services School bus transportation for eligible students living 2+ miles from their assigned campus, including route management and oversight by the Director of Transportation.
• Free Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 Programs Free full-day Pre-Kindergarten for children ages 3-4 who meet state eligibility (income-qualified via Free/Reduced Lunch, English learners, homeless, active military, foster care, or children of FISD classroom teachers).

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,967 students served across 6 campuses with 487.5 employees (13:2 teacher-student ratio)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INCubatoredu (Uncharted Learning)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2025FISD partnered with INCubatoredu to bring authentic, rigorous entrepreneurial education to Fredericksburg High School. The program enables students to develop products/services from concept to market research to minimum viable product and investor pitch. The district raised $165,000 from community partners to launch the program, which is led by Mr. Jason Roemer and supported by community coaches and mentors from the Gillespie County business community.
• FISD Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FISD Education Foundation (fisdkids.org) works with the community to support teachers and students in FISD through fundraising, grants, and educational initiatives.
• P3 Campus (Crime Stoppers)coreTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous tip reporting system for school safety. Students, parents, and community members can report threats, bullying, or concerning behavior through the P3 Campus mobile app, website (p3campus.com), or hotline (830-997-8477). Gillespie County Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $2,500 for tips leading to arrests.
• Fredericksburg Police DepartmentcoreOthersLocal law enforcement partners with FISD on campus safety, threat investigations, emergency response, and maintains presence at schools during security situations. Officers work with school administration on student-related incidents.
• Vista Oaks Event CenterminorOthersDonated facility for the FISD Alumni Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet.
• Academic Boosters / Student Mentoring PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partners including fbgacademicboosters.org providing student mentoring and Otter Reading programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kerrville Independent School District: Neighboring Texas Hill Country public school district serving a similar rural/small-town population with K-12 campuses and CTE offerings. Highly comparable on district size, enrollment scale (~5,000 students), funding model (taxes + state), and student services mix.
• Boerne Independent School District: Texas Hill Country district near Fredericksburg with K-12 campuses including high school CTE programs. Comparable in serving Hill Country families with public school funding model and similar geographic/regional demographic profile.
• Comal Independent School District: Texas public school district serving the New Braunfels / Canyon Lake area with K-12 campuses, CTE programs of study, Pre-K, and a robust district-wide bond program. Comparable on funding model (state per-pupil plus local taxes), CTE breadth, and rapid-growth Hill Country / I-35 corridor demographics.
• Dripping Springs Independent School District: Texas Hill Country / I-35 corridor public school district that has run large bond programs and competes for in-migrating Hill Country families. Similar K-12 structure, tax-based funding, and emphasis on facility modernization through voter-approved bonds.
• Marble Falls Independent School District: Texas Hill Country public school district with multi-campus K-12 structure, CTE pathways, and property-tax-supported funding. Closely comparable on district size scale, rural-adjacent geography, and single-county service area.
• Llano Independent School District: Adjacent Texas Hill Country public K-12 district with similar small-town demographics, tax-funded operations, and CTE programs. Comparable on enrollment scale (around 1,500-2,000 students) and rural service area constraints.

Emerging players

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Large Texas charter school network providing public K-12 education with emphasis on college readiness and underserved communities. Same K-12 public funding model and similar CTE/college readiness focus, but operates as a charter with regional scale rather than a single geographic district.
• Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) members: Umbrella for Texas public charter schools that compete with traditional ISDs for state per-pupil funding. Indirectly comparable as public K-12 instruction funded through the Texas Education Agency, posing substitution risk for FISD families.

Others

• EdisonLearning: Provider of K-12 education management services, CTE programs, and district partnership solutions. Comparable as an enabling / adjacent provider in K-12 public education services — not a direct district competitor, but a partner-like entity that FISD could engage for CTE or virtual program delivery.
• Finalsite (in use as website CMS): Website CMS provider used by FISD per integrations data. They are an enabling vendor for K-12 district communications/websites — not a peer in instruction, but relevant as a comparable K-12 SaaS ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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