What Grand County School District does

Grand County School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Moab, Utah, serving approximately 1,500 students across four campuses: Grand County High School (grades 9-12), Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School (grades 7-8), Helen M. Knight Elementary School (grades K-6), and a Preschool program. Founded in 1883 and governed by the Utah State Board of Education with local school board oversight, the district operates as the designated public education provider for Grand County in rural southeastern Utah. Its core technology stack is entirely third-party and consumer-side: Canvas (Instructure) LMS at gcsd.instructure.com for online instruction, PowerSchool SIS for grades/attendance/enrollment, ClassLink SSO as the student launchpad, Panorama for social-emotional learning data, Edlio for web content management, and a 2:1 Chromebook-to-student device ratio. The district supplements classroom instruction with a Career and Technical Education program, concurrent enrollment with Utah State University for transferable college credits, Title I academic intervention, special education, school-based mental health therapy, free/reduced breakfast and lunch nutrition programs, district-wide bus transportation, and an athletics program operating under the Red Devil mascot.

The district's business model is government funding, not commercial revenue. Funding flows from Utah state per-pupil appropriations, local Grand County property taxes, federal Title I/Title VI/Title IX/IDEA grants, and federal child nutrition program reimbursements — supplemented by modest student fees for athletics and optional programs. There is no equity ownership, no parent company, no subsidiaries in the corporate sense (the four schools are operating units, not separate legal entities), and no disclosed budget figures in the available data. GTM motion is direct-to-government-service: the district serves any K-12 resident of its catchment with no customer acquisition cost and no churn risk for enrolled families. Its go-to-market channels are community-oriented — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the district website, ParentLink automated messaging, and quarterly Chamber newsletters — reflecting a public-sector stakeholder communication posture rather than commercial demand generation.

Operational priorities center on rural community partnership and wraparound services: partnerships with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks for outdoor education, Youth Garden Project and Moab Valley Multicultural Center for nutrition support, Grand Area Mentoring for one-on-one youth mentoring, BEACON Afterschool Program for extended-day care, and Sora/OverDrive plus TumbleBook and Utah Online Library for digital reading resources. The district's 2025 disclosure of a PowerSchool vendor data breach (via a support contractor) and its July 2025 surplus technology sale are the most recent operational signals, while long-tenured retirements in 2020 (totaling 103+ years of combined service across four staff) point to a workforce in steady-state succession rather than expansion mode.

Name

Grand County School District

Legal name

Grand County School District

Website

https://grandschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grand County School District is a public K-12 school district in Moab, Utah, serving approximately 1,500 students across four schools (preschool through grade 12). Funded by Utah state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal grants, it operates Canvas LMS and PowerSchool SIS on a 2:1 Chromebook model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Outdoor/Nature/Forest Preschools (EDACABAJ), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Child nutrition services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Moab

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: District receives funding from local property taxes, Utah State education funding, and federal education programs including Title I, Title VI, Title IX, and special education funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grand County School District is a public K-12 school district serving Moab, Utah and surrounding Grand County, operating four schools: Grand County High School (grades 9-12), Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School (grades 7-8), Helen M. Knight Elementary (grades K-6), and a Preschool program. The district delivers comprehensive educational services including standard academics, Career and Technical Education, concurrent enrollment with Utah State University, special education, Title I support, school-based therapy, athletics, child nutrition, and student transportation, supported by Canvas LMS and PowerSchool.

Product overview

Grand County School District operates as a unified K-12 public school district in Moab, Utah, offering comprehensive educational services across four campuses: Grand County High School, Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School, Helen M. Knight Elementary, and a Preschool. The district's technology infrastructure centers on Canvas LMS for online learning and PowerSchool for student information management. Core academic programs include standard K-12 instruction, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Concurrent Enrollment partnerships with Utah State University. Support services encompass Special Education, Title I interventions, School-Based Therapy, Child Nutrition (providing meals including free breakfast/lunch programs), and Transportation. The district maintains a 2:1 technology ratio providing chromebooks to students, operates an athletics program under the Red Devil mascot, and offers enrichment through the BEACON Afterschool Program and STEM Lending Library. Digital resources include Sora/OverDrive for library e-books, integration with Utah Online Library, and communication via ParentLink. The district emphasizes community partnerships including relationships with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, uses Edlio for website management, and implements Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grand County High School High school serving grades 9-12 at 608 South 400 East, Moab, UT 84532, offering comprehensive academics, Career and Technical Education programs, concurrent enrollment with Utah State University, athletics, and student services including a Career & Success Center.
• Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School Middle school serving grades 7-8 at 439 South 100 East, Moab, UT 84532, providing academic instruction, athletics, school counseling, and coordination with district programs.
• Helen M. Knight Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-6 at 505 N MiVida Dr, Moab, UT 84532; Title I school implementing school-wide PBIS, bilingual programs, Acadience testing, intervention schedules, and comprehensive student support services.
• Grand County Preschool Early childhood education program serving preschool-age children in the Grand County School District.
• Child Nutrition Program District food service program providing breakfast and lunch to all students, including free and reduced-price meal options, meal delivery during school closures, and coordination with federal meal programs such as USDA Farmers to Families.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation system serving students district-wide, including bus route schedules, safety protocols, and district vehicle management for field trips and athletic activities.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program including resource rooms, special education paraeducators, and coordination with outside specialists, serving students with disabilities across the district.
• Title I Program Federal Title I-funded program supporting literacy and academic intervention at Helen M. Knight Elementary, including Acadience testing, intervention schedules, and parent engagement components.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education programs at Grand County High School including woodshop, construction, and other career-focused courses, coordinated with Utah State University Moab for concurrent enrollment opportunities.
• Concurrent Enrollment Program Partnership with Utah State University allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously through face-to-face or broadcast USU courses, with credits transferring to in-state and out-of-state universities.
• School-Based Therapy Mental health counseling services provided on-site at schools by licensed therapists, addressing student stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being, with increased emphasis during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
• BEACON Afterschool Program After-school enrichment program providing academic support, activities, and supervision for students needing care after regular school hours, operated in partnership with Moab Beacon.
• STEM Lending Library Educational resource program at Helen M. Knight Elementary lending science, technology, engineering, and mathematics materials to students for hands-on learning at home.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program at Grand County High School and Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School including multiple sports, operating under the Red Devil mascot with competitive teams and published athletic schedules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 342 total years of service recognized among 24 employees and 4 retirees in 2020

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cre8aMealminorOthers · 30 June 2020Texas-based collaborative partner to USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box program that donated fresh produce to support local children with nutritious meals.
• Utah State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent Enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits through USU courses. Credits are transferable to in-state and out-of-state universities.
• Arches National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing students with learning opportunities and outdoor education experiences connected to national park resources.
• Canyonlands National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing students with learning opportunities and outdoor education experiences connected to national park resources.
• Youth Garden ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that provides food resources and educational opportunities for youth, collaborating with the district on nutrition programs and meal services.
• Moab Valley Multicultural CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing support services including meal programs during school breaks for youth in the Moab area.
• BEACON Afterschool ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfterschool program (moabbeacon.org) providing extended learning and enrichment opportunities for students.
• Grand Area MentoringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mentoring program providing one-on-one mentoring services to students in the Grand County School District.
• Southeast Utah Health DepartmentminorOthersLocal public health department providing COVID-19 testing, health guidance, and contact tracing support for the district.
• Emery TelcomminorOthersLocal internet service provider that offered free internet service to families during COVID-19 school closures to support online learning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wayne County School District: Very small rural Utah K-12 public district with one of the lowest student counts in the state, providing a directly comparable scale and operational benchmark.
• Carbon County School District (Utah): Rural eastern Utah public school district with a similar multi-school structure, CTE/concurrent-enrollment offerings, and dependence on state appropriations and federal grants.
• Emery County School District: Small rural Utah public school district with a similar multi-school configuration and comparable reliance on state and federal education funding in a low-population county.
• Uintah County School District: Public K-12 district in a rural Utah county with similar student population size, dual-enrollment partnerships with USU, and comparable outdoor/community education emphasis.
• Garfield County School District (Utah): Small rural Utah K-12 public district operating in a similarly remote county, with comparable scale, funding mix, and student-services profile to Grand County.
• San Juan School District (Utah): Neighboring rural Utah K-12 public school district serving a similarly small, geographically dispersed student population in southeastern Utah with comparable Title I and outdoor-education needs.
• Duchesne County School District: Rural Utah public K-12 district of comparable scale, with a similar Title I footprint, transportation challenges across a wide geographic area, and reliance on Utah state education funding.

Regional players

• Moab Charter School: Local Moab-area public charter school competing for the same student population as Grand County School District and serving as an in-geography alternative to district schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grand_district
• Facebookfacebook.com/grandcountyschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandschoolsmoab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-county-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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