East Central Independent School District

What East Central Independent School District does

East Central Independent School District (ECISD) is a Texas public school district serving approximately 11,000 pre-K through 12th-grade students across 19 campuses in Bexar County, including the communities of San Antonio, Converse, China Grove, St. Hedwig, and Elmendorf. The district operates a portfolio of two comprehensive high schools (East Central High School and CAST Lead High School), three middle schools (Heritage, Legacy, and Valor College and Career Preparatory Academy), ten elementary schools, and an alternative-education center (Bexar County Learning Center / Restorative Transition Center). Alongside traditional neighborhood campuses, ECISD runs a portfolio of "choice" schools — including P-TECH, Pecan Valley STEM Academy, Dual Language Academies, and the Leadership Academy — designed to retain students who might otherwise leave for charters or private schools. Operationally, the district runs its own police department (ECPD), transportation, child nutrition, special education, and health services, and integrates a standard third-party edtech stack: Google Classroom for instruction, Ascender TX for student information, Clever and Rapid Identity for SSO, Istation for adaptive reading assessment, Eduphoria for teacher evaluation, BrightBytes/Clarity for analytics, and Raptor Technologies for emergency management and visitor control.

ECISD's revenue model is that of a Texas municipal taxing entity, not a commercial enterprise. It is funded by approximately 51% local property taxes (a $0.8829 per $100 valuation rate — the lowest among the 19 Bexar County ISDs), 48% state aid (formula-driven based on Average Daily Attendance and Weighted ADA), and 1% federal funding, with a 2024-2025 adopted operating budget of $126.2 million, of which roughly 81% is allocated to personnel. No tuition is charged to in-district students. Capital expansion is financed through voter-approved general-obligation bonds — $86.1 million in 2016, $240 million in November 2022, and $309.15 million in 2025 — the most recent supporting a new comprehensive high school, two new elementary schools, and continued land acquisition. The district holds an Aa2 Moody's bond rating and a perfect 100/100 FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) score, and is led by Superintendent Roland Toscano (28-year ECISD veteran, 2026 ESC-20 Superintendent of the Year) under an elected Board of Trustees. Governance, accountability, and a Texas public-school funding formula define the financial mechanics rather than market-driven pricing or commercial go-to-market.

Name

East Central Independent School District

Legal name

East Central Independent School District

Website

https://ecisd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

East Central Independent School District is a Texas public school district serving approximately 11,000 PK-12 students across 19 campuses in Bexar County, funded by local property taxes (51%), state aid (48%), and federal funds (1%) on a $126M operating budget.

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 K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Special education programs
• Dual language immersion

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Tax Collections: Local property taxes constitute approximately 51% of district revenue for general operating budget. The locally-elected School Board sets the school property tax rate annually. For 2024-2025 adopted budget, local funding sources expected to reach $62,662,578.
2. State Funding: State funding accounts for approximately 48% of district revenue. Texas school funding based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and Weighted Average Daily Attendance (WADA).
3. Federal Funding: Federal funding provides approximately 1% of district revenue.
4. Bond Proceeds: Voter-approved bonds for capital construction. Bond 2022: $240 million for new schools, renovations, and facilities. Bond 2025: $309.15 million approved for new high school and two elementary schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East Central Independent School District provides tuition-free public K-12 education to approximately 11,000 students across 19 campuses in the San Antonio, Texas area, including traditional schools and specialized choice schools focused on STEM, dual language immersion, career and technical education, and early college pathways. Beyond academic instruction, the district delivers comprehensive student support services including child nutrition, special education, transportation, student health services, and a dedicated district police department.

Product overview

East Central Independent School District (ECISD) is a public school district providing PK-12 education across 16 campuses in the San Antonio, Texas area. The district operates as a unified school system with both traditional neighborhood schools and a portfolio of specialized choice schools. The school portfolio includes two comprehensive high schools (East Central High School and CAST Lead High School), two traditional middle schools (Heritage and Legacy), an alternative middle school (Valor College and Career Preparatory Academy), and multiple elementary schools including two with specialized focus: Pecan Valley STEM Academy (STEM immersion) and Dual Language Academy (bilingual proficiency). ECISD also offers P-TECH for early college high school pathways. Beyond academics, the district provides extensive support services including child nutrition, special education, transportation, health services, and its own police department. The district is funded through voter-approved bonds ($240M in 2022, $309.15M in 2025) for facility construction and maintains a $126.2M operating budget with approximately 11,000 students and 1,700 staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• East Central High School Traditional public high school serving grades 9-12 as the district's primary comprehensive high school, with projected enrollment exceeding 4,200 students by fall 2027.
• CAST Lead High School Career-focused public high school serving grades 8-12, preparing students for careers in retail and business management, e-commerce, hospitality and tourism, and agribusiness.
• P-TECH Early College High School Blends high school and college coursework to equip students with academic, technical, and professional skills, providing early college credit and career pathways.
• Pecan Valley STEM Academy Public STEM-focused elementary school (PK-5th grade) immersing students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through hands-on exploration and real-world problem-solving.
• The Leadership Academy K-5 public school leadership development program guiding students toward becoming global leaders through service-learning projects, career exploration, and intentional leadership skill-building.
• Dual Language Academy Public PK-5th grade dual language immersion program located at Oak Crest and Salado Elementary, enabling students to achieve bilingual proficiency and cultural understanding.
• Valor College and Career Preparatory Academy Public middle school choice program preparing students for college and career readiness through focused academic and career exploration opportunities.
• Heritage Middle School Traditional public middle school serving grades 6-8, projected to exceed 2,000 students by fall 2027.
• Legacy Middle School Traditional public middle school serving grades 6-8 within the East Central Independent School District.
• Bexar County Learning Center / Restorative Transition Center Public alternative education program providing restorative practices and transition services for students requiring specialized educational support.
• Summer@ECISD District-run summer program offering academic camps, credit recovery, Camp Explore, sports camps, and enrichment opportunities for students during summer break.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) District career and technical education pathways providing students with certifications, college credit, and workforce readiness skills across multiple career clusters.
• Go Center Public college and career readiness resource center providing students with information on college applications, financial aid, military options, and career pathways.
• Child Nutrition Services District food service program providing nutritious meals to students, with online meal payment through SchoolCafe and special diet accommodations.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive public special education services including Child Find, Deaf Education, Special Olympics, Transition Services, Transportation Services, Dyslexia Services, and Section 504 Services.
• East Central Police Department District police department providing campus security, emergency response with a 0-3 minute response time guarantee, visitor management, and safety protocols including Raptor Technologies integration.
• Transportation Services Public student transportation services including bus route management and real-time tracking through the Here Comes the Bus application.
• Student Health Services District health services including health alerts, employee wellness programs, Stop the Bleed training, School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), and mental health support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of Class of 2025 met College, Career, or Military Ready standard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Holdsworth CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Five-year partnership (2021-2026) with The Holdsworth Center, founded by Charles Butt (Chairman of H-E-B). Partnership focuses on strengthening leadership at every level of the district, helping central office build a deeper bench of leaders prepared for school leadership challenges.
• ESS (Education Staffing Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESS manages the district's substitute program including hiring, training, and placement of daily and long-term substitute teachers, substitute paraprofessionals, and substitute nurses.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free services for ECISD families including community support resources and family services.
• Bexar County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement for emergency response coordination with 0-3 minute response time guarantee from ECPD. Uses same dispatch system as SAPD, BCSO, and Department of Public Safety.
• San Antonio Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement for emergency response coordination. Uses same dispatch system as SAPD, BCSO, and Department of Public Safety for real-time updates on critical incidents.
• Bexar County Appraisal DistrictminorOthersCounty agency that determines market value of homes and business property within the district, affecting local tax revenue calculations.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing after-school care services for ECISD students.
• Raptor TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-purpose safety app used for staff training, emergency drills, alerts, and reunification during emergencies. Includes Raptor EM Alert system and visitor management.
• Communities In SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCase worker assigned to every campus providing wrap-around support services for students, families, and staff.
• CareATC ClinicminorOthersHealth and wellness center for Cigna members and telemedicine behavioral health services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Northside Independent School District: Largest district in Bexar County and one of the largest in Texas; serves overlapping San Antonio communities and competes with ECISD for students and teachers on the city's east side.
• North East Independent School District: One of the larger San Antonio-area districts; not a head-to-head competitor but a direct substitute for families choosing between Bexar County ISDs and benchmark for academic outcomes.
• San Antonio Independent School District: Urban San Antonio district with overlapping attendance boundaries; functions as both competitor and feeder system, with many SAISD families migrating to suburban ISDs like ECISD.
• Katy Independent School District: Premier Texas suburban growth district often cited as a performance benchmark; comparable in using bond cycles and choice programming to manage rapid enrollment expansion.
• Fort Bend Independent School District: Large, fast-growing Texas suburban district facing similar enrollment-driven capital expansion needs and using voter-approved bonds at comparable scale to fund new schools.

Direct peers

• Judson Independent School District: Adjacent Converse/San Antonio-area district of similar scale that competes for the same suburban Bexar County enrollment pool and operates a comparable choice-school and CTE portfolio.
• Southwest Independent School District: San Antonio-area district with similar suburban demographics, comparable enrollment scale, and overlapping CTE/choice program offerings for the same family demographic.
• Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District: Neighboring district along ECISD's northern boundary with a comparable suburban San Antonio growth profile and similar reliance on voter-approved bonds for capacity expansion.
• Alamo Heights Independent School District: Small, high-performing Bexar County district; not a scale peer but a direct academic benchmark that ECISD families and board members reference when assessing outcomes.

Regional players

• Comal Independent School District: Growing district north of San Antonio serving a similar suburban, fast-growth corridor; comparable in using voter-approved bonds for new-school construction and CCMR outcomes as a marketing pillar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ECISDtweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7eYmr4dweTIfeXGZZVARJg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecproud
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecisdig

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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