West Long Branch School District

Name

West Long Branch School District

Legal name

West Long Branch School District

Website

https://wlbschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

West Long Branch School District is a public K-8 school district in Monmouth County, New Jersey, operating Betty McElmon Elementary (PreK-4) and Frank Antonides School (5-8) to serve resident students and families with free education, technology integration, and a PEA-funded preschool program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public education services
• K-8 education
• Primary education programs
• Preschool education
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

West Long Branch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: The primary funding source for the school district comes from local property taxes levied on residents of West Long Branch. This funds the general operating budget including salaries, facilities, and programs.
2. State Education Funding: New Jersey state education funding allocated through various state aid programs based on enrollment and district factors. Budget presentations are available for fiscal years 2018-2027.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I programming, Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) grant which funds the free full-day preschool program, and various other federal education grants.
4. Food Services Revenue: Revenue from student meal programs, though the district also offers free summer meals through the Summer Food Service Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Long Branch School District is a public school district operating two schools that deliver free primary and secondary education to district residents: Betty McElmon Elementary School (Pre-K through Grade 4) and Frank Antonides School (Grades 5-8). The district also operates the Little Spartans Preschool Program, a free full-day integrated preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds funded through the Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) grant, and provides supporting services including counseling, athletics, and curriculum aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Product overview

West Long Branch School District is a public school district operating two schools: Betty McElmon Elementary (PreK-4) serving approximately 330 students, and Frank Antonides School (grades 5-8). The district's product portfolio includes educational core services (curriculum and instruction aligned to NJ Student Learning Standards), the Little Spartans Preschool Program (free full-day integrated preschool through PEA grant), School Counseling and HIB Prevention programs, Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, and administrative technology platforms including Parent Portal and Realtime SIS access. The district emphasizes cutting-edge technology with 1:1 chromebooks, interactive displays, and wireless infrastructure across both schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Betty McElmon Elementary School Public elementary school serving approximately 330 students in Pre-School through Grade 4, featuring wireless internet, 1:1 chromebooks, computer lab, iPad devices, and interactive classroom displays.
• Frank Antonides School Middle school serving grades 5-8, offering standardized testing in English Language Arts, math, and science, along with comprehensive extracurricular activities including athletics, clubs, and honor societies.
• Little Spartans Preschool Program Free, full-day, high-quality integrated preschool program for 3- and 4-year-old children funded through Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) grant, operating four classrooms at Betty McElmon Elementary plus one partnership classroom at Kiddie Academy of Eatontown.
• School Counseling Program Comprehensive school-based counseling services providing in-school assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services, along with prevention and intervention programs for personal, family, and peer difficulties.
• Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Prevention Program Comprehensive HIB prevention and investigation program aligned with New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, including anti-bullying specialists, coordinator, school safety teams, and standardized investigation procedures.
• Curriculum and Instruction Program Curricular offerings aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards including K-8 curriculum documents, academic intervention, Title 1A programming, Gifted & Talented programs, and ESL programming.
• Athletics and Extracurricular Programs Comprehensive athletic programs including fall sports (cross country, field hockey, girls soccer, boys soccer), basketball, and intramurals, along with clubs such as Art Club, Environmental Club, STEM Club, Drama Club, National Junior Honor Society, and Student Council.
• Budget Information Services Public access to district budget presentations, user-friendly budgets, and financial documents for fiscal years 2018-2027.
• School Information System (Parent Portal) Friday Parent Portal and Realtime Login system providing parents and guardians access to student information, grades, and school communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free full-day preschool education for 3-4 year olds through PEA grant funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kiddie Academy of EatontowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024The district established a partnership with Kiddie Academy of Eatontown to open a fifth district-overseen preschool classroom at their location in September 2024. This partnership extends the district's Little Spartans Preschool Program and is part of the preschool expansion funded by the PEA grant.
• Shore Regional School District (Transportation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation services for eligible students are provided through an agreement with Shore Regional School District.
• Monmouth Medical Center (PESS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Screening Center for Monmouth County providing Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, crisis assessment, and danger to self or others.
• CentraState Medical Center (PESS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) affiliated screening center serving Monmouth County.
• Jersey Shore University Medical Center (PESS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) affiliated screening center serving Monmouth County.
• Riverview Medical Center (PESS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) affiliated screening center serving Monmouth County.
• PerformCare (NJ Children's System of Care)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Jersey Children's System of Care providing assistance 24/7 for developmental delays, school performance issues, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and traumatic events. Mobile Response services available through PerformCare referral.
• West Long Branch Foundation for Public EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation sponsors the Books and Beyond recreational reading program and supports various educational initiatives in the district.
• 2nd Floor Youth HelplineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth helpline (1-888-222-2228) and website (www.2ndfloor.org) providing support resources for youth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Shore Regional High School District: Neighboring NJ district that provides transportation services to WLB and serves as the receiving high school for many WLB graduates, making it a directly intertwined regional peer.
• Eatontown Public Schools: Adjacent Monmouth County public K-8 district that competes for the same coastal-suburban New Jersey family demographic and operates a similar grade configuration.
• Long Branch Public Schools: Neighboring larger NJ public school district (K-12) in Monmouth County serving a similar coastal-suburban community with comparable governance and funding structure.
• Oceanport School District: Small neighboring NJ borough K-8 school district serving a similar suburban demographic and facing the same property-tax-revenue concentration risks.
• Deal School District: Tiny neighboring NJ K-8 borough school district operating on a similar small-scale, tax-base-funded model within Monmouth County.
• Little Silver School District: Nearby Monmouth County K-8 public school district that draws from the same coastal-suburban New Jersey family demographic and competes for state aid.
• Red Bank Borough Public Schools: Adjacent NJ public school district (PreK-12) operating under comparable NJDOE regulations and serving a similar suburban community in northern Monmouth County.
• Fair Haven School District: Neighboring Monmouth County K-8 public school district with a similar small-scale operating model and shared funding structure.
• Monmouth Beach School District: Tiny adjacent NJ shore-borough K-8 district with comparable enrollment scale and the same property-tax funding dependency.
• Rumson Borough School District: Neighboring NJ coastal-suburban K-8 public school district serving a similarly affluent Monmouth County community with comparable per-pupil funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WLBSchools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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