Bondurant-Farrar Community School District

What Bondurant-Farrar Community School District does

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Iowa, headquartered at 300 Garfield Street SW in Bondurant, Iowa. The district serves more than 2,750 students from preschool through grade 12 across five schools: Morris Elementary (PK-2), Anderson Elementary (2-4), Bondurant-Farrar Intermediate School (5-6), Bondurant-Farrar Junior High (7-8), and Bondurant-Farrar High School (9-12). A sixth school, Harvest Crossing Elementary, is approved and scheduled to open in Fall 2027 to serve PK-K, accompanied by a district-wide grade reconfiguration. The district's product offering extends beyond traditional academics to include the lottery-based Bluejay Beginnings Preschool Program (tuition-free via Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program and ECI Grant funding), comprehensive athletics and fine arts programs for grades 7-12, the Bluejay Digital YouTube livestreaming program, the Varsity Tutors online learning platform, the "Portrait of a Bluejay" character-development framework, and community engagement programs such as Bluejay Briefings and Let's Chat, Bluejays! sessions.

The district's technology stack is composed of standard K-12 administrative tooling rather than proprietary IP: Infinite Campus for student information, Avigilon for security camera management, MealViewer for cafeteria menus, Finalsite for the district website, BoardDocs for board agendas, and Google Translate for multilingual website access. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, published APIs, or differentiated technology platforms; the technology posture is operational rather than strategic.

Bondurant-Farrar's business model is that of a government-funded public utility. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: local property taxes at a rate of $17 per $1,000 of taxable valuation (which grows naturally with continued residential and commercial development), Iowa state foundation aid and supplementary state funding tied to enrollment, and federal funding including Title programs, special education allocations, and nutrition program reimbursements. Supplemental revenue comes from student meal purchases ($3.45-$3.50 per lunch for K-12, $5.00 adult), facility rentals to community groups, and donations through the Bondurant-Farrar Education Foundation (an independent 501(c)(3) that raised over $1.1 million through its Party of Bluejays event from 2012 to 2021). The customer base is geographically captive: in-district students enroll directly, open enrollment brings in only 20-40 out-of-district students annually for 2026-27, and preschool demand exceeds capacity. Governance rests with a five-member elected Board of Education, and Superintendent Dr. Rich Powers has led day-to-day operations since July 2014.

Name

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District

Legal name

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District

Website

https://bfschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District is a public K-12 school district in Bondurant, Iowa, serving more than 2,750 preschool through 12th-grade students across five schools. The district is funded primarily by property taxes, state foundation aid, and federal grants, and is expanding with a sixth elementary school opening in Fall 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool program services
• Student nutrition services
• School athletics programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bondurant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 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. Property Tax Revenue: The district receives funding through property taxes at a rate of $17 per thousand of taxable valuation. Due to continued residential and commercial growth in the district, more contributors to the tax base result in increased total revenue even with the same tax rate.
2. State Funding: State funding provided to Iowa public school districts based on enrollment and other state formulas
3. Federal Funding: Federal funding including Title programs, special education funding, and nutrition program reimbursements
4. Education Foundation Donations: The Bondurant-Farrar Education Foundation (501(c)(3)) raises funds through private donations, gifts, grants, and annual events like Party of Bluejays which raised over $1.1 million from 2012 to 2021
5. Tuition and Fees: Preschool programs are provided at no tuition cost through Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program and ECI Grant funding
6. Nutrition Services Revenue: Food services program generates revenue through student meal purchases at $3.45-$3.50 per lunch and a la carte items for grades 5-12

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District operates a public K-12 educational system serving more than 2,750 students across five schools in Central Iowa, delivering preschool through 12th-grade instruction, athletics, fine arts, special education, English learner support, talented and gifted programs, food services, and transportation. It also supports the Bluejay Beginnings tuition-free preschool, after-school activities, and a new elementary school (Harvest Crossing) opening Fall 2027.

Product overview

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District is a public school district serving more than 2,750 students from preschool through grade 12 in Bondurant, Iowa. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of five schools: Morris Elementary (PK-2), Anderson Elementary (2-4), Bondurant-Farrar Intermediate School (5-6), Bondurant-Farrar Junior High (7-8), and Bondurant-Farrar High School (9-12). Additionally, the district is preparing to open Harvest Crossing Elementary in Fall 2027, which will serve PK-K students. Beyond traditional academics, the district offers supplementary programs including the Bluejay Beginnings Preschool Program (lottery-based enrollment for 3-4 year olds), comprehensive athletics and fine arts programs for grades 7-12, the Bluejay Digital streaming service for event coverage, Varsity Tutors online learning platform, Bluejay Briefings video series, and community engagement through 'Let's Chat, Bluejays!' sessions. The district also operates support services including food services (following USDA nutrition standards), transportation, and special services. The Bondurant-Farrar Education Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit founded 2008) provides additional community support for educational excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bluejay Beginnings Preschool Program: Preschool program for children aged 3 and 4, including lottery-based enrollment
• Bluejay Briefings
• Let's Chat, Bluejays!
• Portrait of a Bluejay
• Bluejay Digital

Products and services

• Morris Elementary

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,750 students served with projected annual growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bondurant-Farrar Education FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2008Independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports students through high-quality programs, activities, facilities, and sponsorships. Founded in 2008 when there was a need. The Foundation Board is made up of eight volunteers - parents, alumni, and community members. From 2012 to 2021, the Foundation's Party of Bluejays event raised over $1.1 million and contributed to hundreds of initiatives. The foundation also supports the district's school lunch program and provides funds for student needs.
• Bluejay Booster ClubcoreOthersCommunity organization that supports the district's athletic programs. The Athletic Booster Club advances junior high and high school athletic programs while promoting fellowship, goodwill, and sportsmanship. Raises funds through sponsorships, concessions, and fan gear sales to purchase uniforms and supplement activities department budget.
• Fine Arts Booster ClubcoreOthersOrganization that promotes and supports Bondurant-Farrar students in grades 7-12 involved in fine arts programs including band, choir, art, speech, and drama. Raises funds primarily through annual sponsorships and provides volunteer support to programs.
• Elementary PTOminorOthersParent-teacher organization supporting elementary school students and families through donations and volunteering.
• Bondurant Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided input and guidance during the naming process for the new elementary school. Themes from the society including Bluejay mascot, agricultural roots, prairie landscape, and railroad history helped guide the naming options.
• Raccoon River Conference (RRC)minorOthersAthletic conference membership providing access to conference schedules and additional information. District competes against other RRC schools in various sports and activities.
• City of BondurantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for development. The new elementary school location connects to Grain District and Silo Commons developments planned by the City. Truman Street construction leads to new school site.
• Caring Hands Food Pantry of AltoonaminorOthersYear-round food assistance resource available to Bondurant-Farrar students and families. Located at 602 3rd Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009.
• Southeast Polk Community School DistrictminorOthersCooperative arrangement for swimming programs. Southeast Polk provides swimming programs for Bondurant-Farrar students.
• Governor's School Safety BureauminorOthersState safety partnership providing training programs on district campuses as part of ongoing commitment to maintaining safe learning environments.
• Bondurant Emergency ServicesminorOthersLocal emergency services partnership for safety trainings conducted on district campuses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southeast Polk Community School District: Adjacent Central Iowa suburban K-12 district that already partners with Bondurant-Farrar on swimming programs. Comparable scale and suburban demographic profile, competing for open-enrollment students and tax-base growth in the same metro.
• Johnston Community School District: Suburban Des Moines metro K-12 district with a comparable enrollment scale and similar suburban growth dynamics. Operates multiple school buildings and competes for the same regional labor pool and open-enrollment students.
• Ankeny Community School District: A similarly-sized suburban Iowa public K-12 district serving the Ankeny area within the same Des Moines metro region. Operates multiple school buildings, draws from a fast-growing residential tax base, and competes for the same regional enrollment pool as Bondurant-Farrar.
• Waukee Community School District: One of the largest and fastest-growing suburban Iowa K-12 districts, located within the Des Moines metro. Comparable demographic growth profile and similar reliance on residential development for tax-base expansion, making it a strong operational and growth comparison.
• Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District: Smaller but nearby Central Iowa suburban K-12 district with comparable suburban growth dynamics and tax-base composition. Competes for the same regional open-enrollment students.
• Indianola Community School District: Mid-sized Iowa public K-12 district serving Indianola and surrounding Warren County area, offering comparable scale and a similar mix of community-supported programming and athletics.
• North Polk Community School District: Smural suburban K-12 district north of Bondurant within the Des Moines metro, sharing similar community-driven funding dynamics and reliance on the Raccoon River Conference for athletics.

Broad incumbents

• Des Moines Public Schools: Much larger urban Iowa public K-12 district serving the Des Moines core. Operates a broad portfolio of schools with overlapping grade levels but at a fundamentally different urban scale and demographic mix, serving as the regional reference point for public K-12 provision.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BF_District
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Bondurant-FarrarCSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/BFDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bondurant-farrar-community-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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