San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

What San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD) is a public K-12 school district organized under the California Education Code, serving the San Lorenzo Valley communities of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and Felton in Santa Cruz County, California. The district operates five schools: Boulder Creek Elementary (K-5), San Lorenzo Valley Elementary (K-5), San Lorenzo Valley Middle School (6-8), San Lorenzo Valley High School (9-12), and San Lorenzo Valley Charter School, plus a Transitional Kindergarten program. It is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and administered by a Superintendent, with functional departments covering Instructional Services, Business Services, Human Resources, Maintenance and Operations, Special Education, Student Nutrition, Student Services, and Transportation. The instructional technology stack is built on Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Classroom, Docs, Drive, Hangouts) under the slvusd.org domain, supplemented by Chromebooks for grades 5+, Lexia Core5 for reading, i-Ready for math, Seesaw, Zoom, ClassLink QuickCard, and the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

SLVUSD's revenue model is that of a public agency, not a commercial enterprise. The district is funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) state apportionment, local property taxes, federal Title I (high-poverty) and Title III (English Learner) categorical grants, and one-time community-approved bond proceeds (Measure S) for facility construction. There is no tuition for in-district students. The district partners with the SLV Education Foundation for fundraising, with the YMCA for fee-based before- and after-school care, with Facilitron for facility rental management, and with the Santa Cruz County College Commitment (S4C) and Cradle to Career for college access pipelines. Community engagement is driven by open enrollment, interdistrict/intradistrict transfer processes, electronic newsletters, social media, and in-person events such as Back to School nights and Board meetings. The district has earned multiple recognitions, including the 2025 California Honor Roll, three consecutive Platinum PBIS Implementation Awards (2023-2025), a 2016 Gold Ribbon School designation, and California Distinguished School awards in 2009 and 2012.

Name

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

Legal name

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

Website

https://slvusd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is a public K-12 school district in Santa Cruz County, California, operating five schools (two elementary, one middle, one high, one charter) and serving TK-12 students in Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and Felton through state, federal, and local public funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Transitional kindergarten programs
• Special education services
• Title I academic support
• English learner programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Felton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding (LCFF): Local Control Funding Formula provides primary state funding based on student attendance and demographics
2. Federal Title Funding: Title I funding for schools with high-poverty students (Boulder Creek Elementary, SLV Middle School); Title III funding for English Learner support
3. Measure S Bond: Community-approved bond measure for construction and facility improvements
4. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenues support district operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating five schools (Boulder Creek Elementary, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary, San Lorenzo Valley Middle School, San Lorenzo Valley High School, and San Lorenzo Valley Charter School) that deliver TK-12 instruction, college and career preparation, Special Education, Title I/III support, English Learner services, student nutrition, and transportation to families in the San Lorenzo Valley area of Santa Cruz County, California.

Product overview

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD) is a public school district operating a portfolio of five schools: Boulder Creek Elementary School (K-5), San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School (K-5), San Lorenzo Valley Middle School (6-8), San Lorenzo Valley High School (9-12), and San Lorenzo Valley Charter School. The district provides educational programs including Transitional Kindergarten, special education, Title I and Title III support, and English Learner services. Supporting services include Student Nutrition Services, Transportation, and an Instructional Services Department that offers professional development, curriculum materials, and access to digital learning platforms (Google Apps for Education, Lexia Core5, i-Ready, Seesaw). The district utilizes Edlio as its website platform and Facilitron for facility management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boulder Creek Elementary School K-5 elementary school serving the Boulder Creek community with programs including Title I support, PBIS implementation, STEAM education, and special education services.
• San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School K-5 elementary school in Felton offering Title I support, LifeLab program, and elementary band.
• San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 within the SLVUSD district, part of the educational pathway from elementary to high school.
• San Lorenzo Valley High School High school serving grades 9-12 offering college and career preparation programs.
• San Lorenzo Valley Charter School Charter school option within the SLVUSD district offering alternative educational programs.
• Special Education Department District department providing special education services including speech pathology, occupational therapy, adaptive PE, and behavior support.
• Student Nutrition Services District nutrition services providing meals to students, with separate website for menus and nutrition information.
• Transportation Department District bus transportation services for students, providing information about bus routes and schedules.
• Instructional Services Department District office providing teacher and staff support through workshops, professional development, curriculum materials, and district mentors; handles Common Core implementation, state testing, Title I, Title III, and English Learner programs.
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Bridge program between preschool and kindergarten for children turning four years old by September 1st, providing academic and social development tailored to young learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Working Together to Ensure All Students Learn and are Fully Prepared for College and Career

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FacilitroncoreTechnology or IntegrationFacilitron provides the district's online facility request and rental system. Partners with district to manage facility reservations, photos, descriptions, real-time availability, quotes, and payment collection including proof of insurance verification.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates before and after school childcare program at Boulder Creek Elementary independently from BCE and the district. Program available at BCE before and after school hours. Contact (408) 914-0608 for information and cost.
• SLV Education FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Lorenzo Valley Foundation for Education supports district schools through donations and fundraising. District promotes foundation donations on website and in school communications.
• Santa Cruz County College Commitment (S4C)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Santa Cruz County College Commitment program supporting students' college access and success.
• Common Sense MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict uses Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship Curriculum and CybereCivics resources to teach digital citizenship lessons across all schools.
• Cradle to CareerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCradle to Career partnership providing resources and support for student development from early childhood through career.
• Ben Lomond Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fire department provides community engagement activities such as field spray events for students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Los Gatos Union School District: Small, high-performing K-8 district in the Bay Area. Comparable on small-district operating model, parent engagement, and competitive enrollment dynamics.
• Live Oak School District: Adjacent Santa Cruz County K-8 district serving a comparable community profile. Directly comparable for LCFF funding dynamics and intra-county family choice competition.
• Palo Alto Unified School District: High-performing California K-12 district of broadly similar instructional scope, providing a benchmark for academic outcomes, PBIS culture, and college/career program design.
• Soquel Union Elementary School District: Santa Cruz County K-6 elementary district in the same labor market and county funding pool. Comparable for enrollment competition and Title I/III program design.
• Scotts Valley Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 district in Santa Cruz County with a similar small-district footprint and comparable demographics. Most directly comparable peer for competitive enrollment and funding dynamics.
• Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District: Very small Santa Cruz Mountains elementary district adjacent to SLVUSD's service area. Comparable for small-scale district administration, wildfire exposure, and interdistrict transfer dynamics.
• Pacific School District: Very small K-8 district located in nearby Davenport/Santa Cruz County. Comparable for small-district operations, community-funded facility improvements, and intra-county enrollment competition.
• Mountain View Whisman School District: California K-8 district of similar small-to-mid scale. Comparable for LCFF funding mechanics, Title I program delivery, and integration of digital learning platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Stride, Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.): Large-scale K-12 online learning operator serving as an alternative to traditional public school districts. Comparable as a competitive option for families considering interdistrict or non-traditional enrollment.

Others

• Edlio: Vendor that operates the district's website and family communications platform. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but representative of the digital infrastructure stack the district depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/slvusdsupt
• Instagraminstagram.com/slvusd
• Facebookfacebook.com/slvusd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-lorenzo-valley-unified-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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