Mason City Community School District

What Mason City Community School District does

Mason City Community School District (MCCSD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Mason City, Iowa, operating since 1890 and serving students from preschool through 12th grade across eleven facilities. The district's footprint includes four elementary schools (Harding, Hoover, Jefferson, Roosevelt), Lincoln Intermediate, John Adams Middle School, Mason City High School, Pinecrest Center, an Alternative High School, and the Mason City Virtual Academy, which provides online K-12 instruction. Specialized offerings include Little Riverhawk Preschool (a free state-funded program for 4-year-olds), English Language Learners support, Talented and Gifted (TAG) programs, Special Education, Title Reading/Math, and a broad athletics and activities program spanning 14 sports and performing arts. Roosevelt Field, established in 1938, is a notable facility recognized as the 2025 State Diamond of the Year by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.

The district runs on a standard public-sector technology stack rather than proprietary systems: Infinite Campus serves as the student information system and parent portal, Nutrislice handles meal menus and accounts, GoBound powers athletics ticketing and event registration, Simbli (eBoard Solutions) manages board policies and agendas, and Clever provides single sign-on to digital resources. Google Sites hosts school-level sites and the staff portal, with Google Translate supporting accessibility across 16 languages. The district holds no patents, trademarks, or proprietary technology, and operates without an app or published API.

MCCSD is funded primarily through Iowa's state school aid formula (WURI), local property taxes, federal grants, and a mix of recurring and one-time fees paid by families (e.g., $35-$70 enrollment/textbook fees, $240 annual bus transportation, $1.75-$2.95 per meal). Service distribution is exclusively through district-owned facilities and the Virtual Academy, with no retail or third-party channels. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education, is not investor-owned, and is subject to Iowa Public Records Law and FERPA. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mason City Community School District

Legal name

Mason City Community School District

Website

https://masoncityschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mason City Community School District is a public K-12 district in Mason City, Iowa, operating 11 school facilities from preschool through high school and serving local students through in-person and virtual learning, athletics, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• Student nutrition services
• Athletic programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason City

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. Public Education Funding: District receives funding from state of Iowa based on student enrollment (WURI funding formula), local property taxes, and federal education grants and programs. Revenue is used to operate schools, pay staff, and provide educational programs.
2. Student Meal Services: District provides breakfast and lunch programs. Students pay meal fees; families may qualify for free or reduced meals based on federal income eligibility guidelines.
3. Activity and Athletic Fees: Optional fees for athletics, activities, parking permits, yearbooks, transcript fees, and band instrument rental. Fee waivers available for families with approved free/reduced meal applications.
4. Enrollment and Textbook Fees: K-6 enrollment/textbook fee: $35.00; 7-12 enrollment/textbook fee: $70.00; maximum $150 per family. Eligible for waiver with approved FRAM application.
5. Transportation Fees: Optional bus transportation for students K-8 living less than 2 miles and grades 9-12 less than 3 miles from school. Quarterly: $70, Semester: $125, Annual: $240 (single student)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mason City Community School District operates public K-12 education through 11 school facilities, including Little Riverhawk Preschool (a free, state-funded 4-year-old program), four elementary schools (Harding, Hoover, Jefferson, Roosevelt), Lincoln Intermediate, John Adams Middle School, Mason City High School, an Alternative High School, Pinecrest Center, and Mason City Virtual Academy. The district delivers core academic instruction, support services for diverse learners (ELL, TAG, Title Reading/Math, Special Education), athletic programs spanning 14 sports, performing arts, and student nutrition services, all funded primarily through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Product overview

Mason City Community School District is a public K–12 school district offering a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning preschool through high school. The district operates ten schools: Little Riverhawk Preschool (state-funded, free 4-year-old program at Harding Elementary), four elementary schools (Harding, Hoover, Jefferson, Roosevelt), one intermediate school (Lincoln), one middle school (John Adams), one high school (Mason City High School), an Alternative High School, Pinecrest Center, and Mason City Virtual Academy for online learning. Beyond core academics, the district provides athletics and activities including 14 sports, performing arts (band, choir, orchestra), and a range of clubs. Digital services include the Infinite Campus-powered Parent Portal for enrollment and grades, the Virtual Backpack for community events, and nutrislice-based meal management. The district serves approximately 305 high school graduates annually with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an 82.35% graduation rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Harding Elementary Serves nearly 400 students in kindergarten through fourth grade, including the Little Riverhawk Preschool program. Offers support services including English Language Learners, Talented and Gifted (TAG), Title Reading and Math, and Special Education Services. Located at 1239 N. Rhode Island Ave.
• Hoover Elementary Elementary school serving students in the Mason City Community School District. Located at 1123 8th St. N.W., Mason City, IA 50401.
• Jefferson Elementary Elementary school serving students in the Mason City Community School District. Located at 1421 4th St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.
• Roosevelt Elementary Elementary school serving students in the Mason City Community School District. Located at 313 15th St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Hosts Roosevelt Field baseball stadium.
• Lincoln Intermediate Intermediate school serving students in Mason City Community School District. Located at 1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. Shares campus with Roosevelt Field baseball stadium.
• John Adams Middle School Middle school serving students in grades 7-8. Located at 29 S. Illinois Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. Home to the Riverhawk Softball Field.
• Mason City High School High school serving grades 9-12. Home to the Riverhawk athletic teams. Located at 1700 4th St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Includes the Riverhawk Field House, Riverhawk Gymnasium, Riverhawk Natatorium, and Riverhawk Stadium. Class of 2025 size was 305 students.
• Alternative High School Alternative education program serving students who need a non-traditional path to graduation. Located at Mason City, IA.
• Pinecrest Center Specialized educational center within the district. Located at Mason City, IA.
• Mason City Virtual Academy Online/virtual learning program offered by the district for students in kindergarten through 12th grade seeking an alternative to in-person instruction.
• Little Riverhawk Preschool A free, state-funded preschool program serving children four years old by September 15. Located at Harding Elementary, it meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with morning (8:30-11:00 a.m.) and afternoon (12:00-2:30 p.m.) sessions. Transportation is offered to enrolled children.
• Athletics & Activities Program Comprehensive athletic and extracurricular activities program. Includes 14 sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons; performing arts (band, choir, orchestra); and clubs including Academic Decathlon, Drama Club, National Honor Society, and more. Sports facilities include Riverhawk Stadium, Riverhawk Field House, Riverhawk Gymnasium, Riverhawk Natatorium, Roosevelt Field (baseball), Riverhawk Softball Field, Riverhawk Tennis Courts, and Highland Park Golf Course.
• Nutrition / Meal Services School breakfast and lunch programs operated under the National School Lunch Program with menu access via Nutrislice. Daily, weekly, and monthly meal plans priced by grade level; families may qualify for free or reduced meals based on federal income eligibility guidelines. Includes a Summer Food Service Program providing meals to children during summer break at no charge via community partner sites (e.g., YMCA Mason City).
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation for students with optional paid service available to K-8 students living less than 2 miles and grades 9-12 less than 3 miles from school. Pricing tiers: Quarterly $70/Semester $125/Annual $240 (single student); Quarterly $140/Semester $250/Annual $480 (2+ students). Free for Riverhawk Preschool enrollees and eligible for fee waiver with approved FRAM application.
• Campus Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) Online portal for parents and students to access grades, complete registration, manage meal accounts, make payments, and complete annual updates. Powered by the Infinite Campus student information system.
• Virtual Backpack Paperless information distribution system for community activities, events, camps, and programs. Includes district events, athletic camps, educational opportunities, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities for Mason City families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82.35% HS Graduation Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Music Man SquareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2026Music Man Square offers summer activities for students of all ages through district's Virtual Backpack. The historic music venue, associated with Mason City's connection to Meredith Willson, provides educational programs.
• Freedom for Youth & OneChurchminorOthers · 9 July 2026Community organizations host Freedom Quest - a free family-friendly event open to the entire Mason City community. District provides Virtual Backpack platform for community event promotion.
• North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026NIACC partners with the district to offer Skilled Trades Summer Camp for high school students, providing hands-on experience in Building Trades and Precision Machining. The partnership also includes NIACC's Nursing and Medical Assisting Exploration Camp, utilizing NIACC's Health Simulation Center.
• Iowa State University Extension and OuteachminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Partners with district to offer 'Kids in the Kitchen' free cooking program for youth through the Virtual Backpack. Program teaches healthy eating, physical activity, and basic kitchen safety.
• YMCA - Mason CityminorOthers · 1 June 2026YMCA serves as an open site for the Summer Food Service Program, providing meals to children at 1840 S. Monroe Ave. in partnership with district nutrition services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indianola Community School District: Central Iowa public K-12 district of comparable scale operating preschool through high school programs with similar support services and extracurricular offerings, funded under the same state formula.
• Boone Community School District: Central Iowa public K-12 district of similar enrollment size, operating multiple schools under the same Iowa funding and accountability framework with comparable staffing and program mix.
• Spirit Lake Community School District: Northwest Iowa public K-12 district of similar rural community profile and scale, operating preschool through high school programs funded under the same WURI formula and subject to the same open-enrollment dynamics.
• Clear Lake Community School District: Neighboring north-central Iowa public K-12 district of comparable scale. Operates preschool through high school programs under the same Iowa WURI funding mechanism and open-enrollment policy, making it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Fort Dodge Community School District: Mid-sized Iowa public K-12 district operating multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school under the state WURI funding framework. Comparable in scale, facility footprint, and reliance on state aid and property tax revenue.
• Marshalltown Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district of similar size, serving a single community with multiple school buildings and a similar mix of ELL, TAG, and Special Education services funded under state formulas.
• Ottumwa Community School District: Mid-sized Iowa public K-12 district operating preschool through high school programs with comparable scale of facilities and student support services, subject to the same Iowa funding and accountability framework.
• Muscatine Community School District: Iowa public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale, with multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, operating under the same WURI per-pupil funding model and state accountability system.
• Burlington Community School District: Southeastern Iowa public K-12 district of similar size operating multiple school buildings under the same state funding formula, with comparable student services and extracurricular programming.
• Clinton Community School District: Eastern Iowa public K-12 district with multiple school buildings serving a single community. Comparable facility footprint, student services mix, and revenue model based on Iowa WURI and local property taxes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/masoncitycsd
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Mason-City-Community-School-District/1392770157658857
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mason-city-community-school-district

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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