Killeen ISD

Name

Killeen ISD

Legal name

Killeen Independent School District

Website

https://killeenisd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Killeen Independent School District is a Texas public K-12 school district serving students and families in central Texas near Fort Cavazos, operating over 40 elementary, middle, and high school campuses funded by local property taxes and state allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Emotional & Behavioral Disorders (EBD) / Therapeutic Day Schools (EDAKAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Early college programs
• Athletics fine arts
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Killeen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district is funded primarily through local property taxes. The adopted property tax rate for 2025 is $0.8778 per $100 valuation, consisting of $0.6682 for maintenance and operations and $0.2096 for debt service.
2. State Funding: State funding allocated through Texas Education Freedom Accounts and other state education programs. Approximately $1 billion was allocated to private and home schooling through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Killeen ISD is a public school district that provides free K-12 education to students residing within district boundaries in central Texas. It operates elementary, middle, and high schools delivering core academics along with athletics, fine arts, career and technical education (CTE), gifted programs, AVID college readiness, and early college pathways. The district also provides student support services including mental health and wellness resources, school nutrition programs, and transportation with real-time bus tracking.

Product overview

Killeen Independent School District is a public school district serving students in central Texas, operating on a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, supplemented by specialized campuses including the KISD Career Center for workforce training and Pathways Academic Campus for alternative education. The district's product portfolio extends through add-on modules including award-winning Fine Arts programs, competitive Athletics, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, Advanced Academics and Gifted programs, AVID college readiness, Early College options, Mental Health and Wellness Services, and School Nutrition programs. Digital infrastructure includes the Killeen ISD Mobile App, SMART Tag bus tracking, and Home Access Center for parent-student portal access. The district emphasizes a future-focused learning approach with college, career, and life preparation across all educational levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Killeen ISD Elementary Schools District-run elementary schools serving students in grades PK-5, providing foundational academics along with free breakfast and lunch programs at qualifying CEP campuses and dedicated military family resources at applicable campuses.
• Killeen ISD Middle Schools District-run middle schools serving students in grades 6-8, offering comprehensive academic curriculum alongside competitive athletics programs and student support services.
• Killeen ISD High Schools District-run high schools serving students in grades 9-12, providing college-preparatory academics, dual credit programs, fine arts, athletics, and career and technical education pathways.
• KISD Career Center Career and technical education facility offering specialized workforce training programs and certifications for students preparing for careers post-graduation.
• Pathways Academic Campus Alternative academic campus providing personalized learning environments and pathways for students requiring alternative educational approaches.
• Early College High School Program allowing students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements through dual enrollment partnerships.
• Athletics Programs Competitive athletic programs across multiple sports offered at middle and high school levels, with focus on teamwork, leadership, and resilience development.
• Fine Arts Programs Award-winning programs in visual arts, band, choir, orchestra, dance, and theater available starting at elementary school level.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused pathways and certifications providing real-world skills and college-ready knowledge through industry partnerships and hands-on training.
• Advanced Academics and Gifted Programs Gifted and talented programming offering accelerated and enriched educational experiences for high-ability learners.
• AVID College Readiness Program Advancement Via Individual Determination program that prepares students for college readiness through organizational skills, study techniques, and academic support.
• Mental Health and Wellness Services Emotional well-being resources and support services for students, staff, and families districtwide, including free tutoring for grades 4-12.
• School Nutrition Program Meal services including free breakfast and lunch programs at qualifying CEP campuses, with nutritional standards for student health.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student entrepreneurship program grew from 60 students to over 400 participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lemonade Day Fort Hood AreaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Killeen ISD was named the 2026 Partner of the Year by Lemonade Day Fort Hood Area for its significant expansion of student entrepreneurship programs. The district facilitated growth in participation from approximately 60 students in 2025 to over 400 in 2026 through targeted outreach and logistical support. Several students received individual awards for their business concepts during the Lemmy Awards ceremony.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houston Independent School District: Largest Texas ISD, sharing the same state funding formula and program categories (CTE, fine arts, athletics, alternative campuses). Comparable in operating model but operates at significantly greater scale and in a different regional economy.
• Dallas Independent School District: Second-largest ISD in Texas, operating under the same state funding and accountability regime but at materially greater scale. Overlapping CTE, fine arts, and college-readiness offerings, but a much broader and more urban portfolio.
• Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA): Federal operator of schools on U.S. military installations worldwide. Directly relevant to Killeen ISD's military-family service mission (Clarke Elementary on Fort Cavazos) and competes for the same installation-bound families in some markets.

Direct peers

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: Large, fast-growing Texas ISD with comparable campus count (50+), strong CTE and fine arts programs, and similar suburban/military-adjacent demographic. Directly comparable on operating model and revenue mix.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large Texas charter network operating multi-school PK-12 campuses with a heavy emphasis on college readiness and CTE-style pathways. Closest non-ISD comparable on multi-campus operating model and Texas footprint.
• Fort Worth Independent School District: Major urban Texas ISD of comparable scale with a robust CTE pipeline, award-winning fine arts, and large multi-campus footprint—sharing the same state funding formula, accountability regime, and program structure as Killeen ISD.
• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Major Texas charter operator running multi-campus PK-12 schools with structured college-prep programming. Comparable on multi-campus scale, public funding model (state + federal), and Texas geographic footprint.
• Aldine Independent School District: Houston-area Texas ISD of comparable enrollment scale with similar CTE, dual credit, and alternative campus offerings—operating under the same Texas public school funding and accountability framework.
• Northside Independent School District: One of the largest Texas ISDs by enrollment and campus count, operating a similar PK-12 + CTE + Early College model across multiple campuses. Comparable scale, funding structure (Texas ISD funded by M&O + I&S property taxes), and program portfolio to Killeen ISD.

Regional players

• Leander Independent School District: Adjacent central Texas ISD serving the Austin metro fringe. Comparable PK-12 + CTE structure but operates in a different labor market and does not directly compete for Killeen-area families; useful as a regional benchmark for growth and funding trends.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KilleenISD_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@killeenisd_
• Facebookfacebook.com/killeen.isd
• Instagraminstagram.com/killeen_isd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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