Corsicana ISD

What Corsicana ISD does

Corsicana Independent School District is a public PreK-12 school district headquartered in Corsicana, Texas (Navarro County), serving approximately 6,000 students across eight campuses (five elementary schools, one intermediate, one middle school, and one high school) with a workforce of roughly 900 employees. The district operates under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Education Agency and an elected seven-member Board of Trustees; its primary revenue streams are local property taxes (2025-2026 total rate of $0.86200 per $100 assessed value), state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants (Title I-IV, IDEA, ESSER). It has compressed its total tax rate by more than 32% since 2019-2020 while continuing to invest in programming.

Core service delivery is anchored in a conventional K-12 platform: comprehensive general academics, special education (with a Regional Day School Program for the Deaf serving 31+ neighboring districts), gifted and talented, career and technical education, athletics, fine arts (band, choir, dance, Calicos), counseling, health services with campus nurses, transportation, and child nutrition (universal free meals for 2025-2026). Differentiated offerings include the Penguin Project inclusive theatre program (first U.S. education institution participant), a Virtual Academy, and a Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) talent pipeline. The district's external posture carries the "Dare to Be Different (#DBD)" brand identity adopted in 2022.

The underlying technology stack is a federation of vendor SaaS rather than a proprietary platform: Skyward for student information and business operations, Canvas for learning management, ClassLink for SSO, DMAC for assessment/curriculum data, Eduphoria, IStation and Moby Max for K-8 reading/math intervention, HMH Into Reading/Literature for ELAR, STEMscopes for science, Read 180/System 44 for struggling readers, SuccessEd for special-program records, Red Rover for substitute/absence management, TalentEd for HR records, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Google Workspace, and the TEKS Resource System. The governing posture is shifting under Superintendent Stephanie Howell (since May 2024), supported by four new board members and a $205M Bond 2025 capital proposal; six of eight campuses received new principals in the most recent leadership refresh.

Name

Corsicana ISD

Legal name

Corsicana Independent School District

Website

https://cisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Corsicana ISD is a public PreK-12 school district in Corsicana, Texas, serving approximately 6,000 students across eight campuses with about 900 employees, funded by property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Virtual learning academy
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Corsicana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district's primary revenue source is property taxes collected from residents within the district boundaries. The 2025-2026 tax rate is $0.86200 per $100 assessed value, divided into Maintenance & Operations ($0.66690) and Debt Service ($0.19510). The district has lowered its total tax rate by more than 32% since 2019-2020.
2. State Funding (Per-Pupil Allocation): Funding from the Texas Education Agency based on average daily attendance and enrollment figures for approximately 6,000 students
3. Federal Grants: Funding through programs such as Title I, II, III, IV, IDEA (Special Education), and ESSER funds for COVID-19 recovery. Bond elections also provide capital funding for facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Corsicana ISD provides tuition-free public K-12 education to approximately 6,000 students across 8 campuses in Corsicana, Texas, spanning PreK through 12th grade. Its core instructional offering is the state-mandated TEKS-aligned curriculum, augmented by special education, gifted and talented, child nutrition (free meals for all students), counseling, health services, and a Virtual Academy for online learners. The district also operates the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf as a shared service for 31+ surrounding districts.

Product overview

Corsicana Independent School District is a public K-12 education provider serving approximately 6,000 students across eight campuses in Corsicana, Texas. The district operates as a unified school system offering core educational programs at five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school. Beyond standard academics, the district provides Special Education Programs (including services for the deaf, dyslexia therapy, and autism support), Health Services with campus nurses, School Counseling Services, and the innovative Penguin Project inclusive theatre program. The district utilizes various educational technology platforms including Skyward (student information), Canvas (learning management), ClassLink (single sign-on), and multiple intervention programs. Additional services include free meal programs, transportation, police department, and the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) compensation program for recognizing effective teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Tuition-free PreK-12 public education delivered across 8 Corsicana ISD campuses (1 early childhood, 4 elementary, 1 intermediate, 1 middle school, 1 high school) to approximately 6,000 students, aligned to the Texas TEKS curriculum framework.
• Special Education Services Specialized instructional and support services for students with disabilities, including Section 504, Dyslexia, and Autism programs, delivered in compliance with federal and state special education requirements.
• Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) Shared-service deaf and hard-of-hearing education program operated by Corsicana ISD on behalf of 31+ surrounding school districts, providing specialized instruction for students with hearing loss who would otherwise lack access in their home districts.
• Virtual Academy (Online Learning) Online learning option for Corsicana ISD students who prefer or require remote instruction, supporting digital curriculum delivery and flexible learning pathways.
• Child Nutrition Services (Free Meals) District-operated school nutrition program providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students at participating campuses, with standard visitor meal pricing of $3.50 breakfast and $5.25 lunch at the elementary level.
• Campus Health Services Health services delivered by campus nurses across Corsicana ISD schools, providing day-to-day student health support, first aid, and health-related compliance.
• School Counseling Services Counseling services provided to students across Corsicana ISD campuses, supporting social-emotional development, academic planning, and post-secondary preparation.
• Gifted and Talented (G&T) Program Enriched programming for students identified as gifted and talented, providing differentiated instruction and advanced learning opportunities.
• Penguin Project (Inclusive Theater) Inclusive theatrical production program in which students with and without disabilities collaborate to perform a modified Broadway-style musical, supporting social inclusion and arts education.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation services provided to enrolled students to and from campuses, supporting daily attendance access across the district.
• District of Innovation Program Statutory designation under Texas Education Code that grants Corsicana ISD local flexibility on certain state requirements (calendar, hiring, instructional minutes), with the district's current designation extended through 2029.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals for all students for 2025-2026 school year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState education agency providing funding, accountability measures, curriculum standards (TEKS), and regulatory oversight for the district. The district operates under TEA guidelines and receives per-pupil funding through TEA.
• 31 Surrounding School Districts (Regional Day School Program for the Deaf)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISD's Regional Day School Program for the Deaf serves students from 31+ surrounding school districts including Abbott ISD, Corsicana ISD, Ennis ISD, Fairfield ISD, and others across the region, providing specialized instruction and services.
• Corsicana Education FoundationcoreOthersNon-profit foundation supporting the district through scholarships and educational initiatives. Website: www.corsicanaef.org
• Region 12 Education Service CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service center providing support services, professional development, and resources to school districts in the region.
• Penguin Project FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that developed the inclusive theatre program. Corsicana ISD is the first education institution across the United States to participate in this program, allowing students with developmental disabilities to perform in theatre productions alongside peer mentors.
• Navarro CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partnership for dual credit opportunities and student transitions to higher education.
• Texas A&M University-CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership - the Superintendent Stephanie Howell is a graduate of Texas A&M-Commerce. Partnership for teacher preparation and professional development.
• Navarro County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersMemorandum of understanding for shared jurisdiction as required by Texas Law. Coordinates with CISD Police Department on law enforcement matters.
• Corsicana Police DepartmentcoreOthersMemorandum of understanding for shared jurisdiction. Coordinates with CISD Police Department on law enforcement matters within the city.
• Navarro College Department of Public SafetyminorOthersMemorandum of understanding for shared jurisdiction as required by Texas Law.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• IDEA Public Schools: IDEA Public Schools is a major Texas charter network expanding in rural and small-city markets, directly competing with ISDs like Corsicana for students and representing an alternative model with longer school days and college-prep focus.
• KIPP Texas Public Schools: KIPP Texas is the largest charter school network in Texas, operating tuition-free public charter campuses that compete with traditional ISDs like Corsicana for student enrollment and state per-pupil funding across Texas.
• Texas Connections Academy: Texas Connections Academy is a statewide free online public school that competes directly with Corsicana ISD's Virtual Academy for online learners and pulls from the same Texas-resident enrollment pool.

Direct peers

• Waxahachie ISD: Waxahachie ISD is a nearby Texas public school district serving a similar student population size and rural-to-suburban demographic, operating multiple elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school campuses under TEA oversight.
• Ennis ISD: Ennis ISD is a similarly-sized Texas public school district located in Ellis County, also referenced as a Regional Day School Program partner with Corsicana ISD. Both districts serve comparable K-12 populations in adjacent regions of north-central Texas.
• Navarro ISD: Navarro ISD is a Texas public school district serving Navarro County communities, operating as a direct geographic and demographic peer to Corsicana ISD within the same county and competing for some student enrollment.
• Fairfield ISD: Fairfield ISD is a regional Texas school district of comparable scale and is also a partner in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf that Corsicana ISD operates. Both districts share small-city/rural service areas and TEA regulatory frameworks.

Others

• Navarro College: Navarro College is the local community college in Corsicana partnering with CISD on dual-credit and transition pathways, serving as a downstream educational provider rather than a direct competitor.
• Corsicana Education Foundation: The Corsicana Education Foundation is a non-profit that funds scholarships and educational initiatives for CISD students, providing supplemental capital and acting as a community-aligned enabler for the district.
• Region 12 Education Service Center: Region 12 ESC is a TEA-affiliated service center providing shared professional development, special education support, and curriculum resources to ISDs including Corsicana, functioning as an enabler rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/corsicanaisd
• Facebookfacebook.com/CISDTigers
• Instagraminstagram.com/cisdtigers
• Xx.com/CorsicanaISD

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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