Geary County USD 475

What Geary County USD 475 does

Geary County Unified School District 475 (USD 475) is a K-12 public school district headquartered in Junction City, Kansas, serving over 7,000 students across Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza. Operating 17 schools (one high school, two middle schools, 12 elementary schools, one alternative school, and one state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center), USD 475 employs approximately 1,350 staff, including 685 teachers and 700 classified staff. The district is distinguished by having the highest military-connected student population in the region (50.3% tied to Fort Riley's Big Red One, First Infantry Division) and was the first in Kansas to earn Purple Star School District designation. The district provides a full suite of academic and student-support services including special education, English Learners programming, child nutrition, transportation with GPS tracking, health services, and library media services.

USD 475 runs an integrated educational technology platform anchored by Skyward Student Information System, Schoology LMS, Microsoft 365, Clever single sign-on, Mosyle device management, Securly content filtering, and ParentSquare communication. A 1-to-1 laptop initiative has been in place for grades 3-8 since the 2015-16 school year, with 70% of students housed in new or recently renovated buildings (1,409,110 square feet across 24 buildings on 283 acres). Go-to-market is direct enrollment through the Skyward system, with nonresident open enrollment accepted January through June 15. The district is funded through federal, state, and local sources with a Finance department processing $36M+ in annual accounts payable disbursements.

The business model is public-sector taxation-funded: revenue is non-discretionary government appropriations (federal Impact Aid via Fort Riley, Kansas state aid, and local property taxes) supplemented by grants and nominal family fees ($30-$50 textbook rental, $20 athletics, $50 AP exam). The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education plus two Fort Riley military representatives, with Dr. Reginald Eggleston serving as Superintendent (2025 Kansas Superintendent of the Year, third in district history). The district has accumulated 12 National Blue Ribbon School accolades, 27 Governor's Awards since 2006, and a dense stack of NSPRA communications awards.

Name

Geary County USD 475

Legal name

Geary County Unified School District 475

Website

https://usd475.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Geary County USD 475 is a Kansas public K-12 school district serving over 7,000 students across 17 schools in Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza, distinguished by a 50.3% military-connected student population tied to Fort Riley and first-in-Kansas Purple Star designation.

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 industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Early childhood education
• Military family education

Headquarters

HQ city

Junction City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded K-12 public education through federal, state, and local funding sources. Receives direct federal funding due to Fort Riley military base relationship. Operates under Kansas school funding formulas.
2. Grants and Awards: Receives various grants and has been recognized with 27 Governor's Awards since 2006. Recipient of external funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation for Master Teacher awards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Geary County USD 475 is a public K-12 school district operating 17 schools (one high school, two middle schools, 12 elementary schools, one alternative school, and one virtual school) plus an early childhood center in Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza, Kansas. It delivers comprehensive public education services to over 7,000 students, including special education, English learner programs, early childhood education, athletics, transportation, and child nutrition, supported by an integrated technology stack (Skyward SIS, Schoology LMS, Microsoft 365, ParentSquare).

Product overview

Geary County Schools USD 475 is a public school district serving over 7,000 students in Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza, Kansas. The district operates a unified platform of educational services across 17 schools: one career-focused high school (Junction City High School), two middle schools (Junction City Middle School, Fort Riley Middle School), 12 elementary schools, one alternative school (H.D. Karns), and one state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center. Supporting the core academic schools, the district provides a comprehensive suite of programs including Special Education (with continuum of services under IDEA), English Learners Program, Library Media Services, Health Services, Transportation with GPS tracking, Child Nutrition Program, and early intervention services. The district leverages integrated technology systems including Skyward SIS, ParentSquare for communications, and Schoology LMS to deliver educational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junction City High School
• Junction City Middle School
• Fort Riley Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 at Fort Riley, supporting military-connected students with transition-aware instruction.
• H.D. Karns Alternative School Alternative public school serving grades 7-12 for students requiring alternative learning approaches outside traditional settings.
• Elementary Schools (12 campuses) Twelve public elementary schools (Eisenhower, Fort Riley, Lincoln, Milford, Morris Hill, Seitz, Sheridan, Spring Valley, Ware, Washington, Westwood) serving K-5 students across Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford and Grandview Plaza.
• Early Childhood Center State-of-the-art early childhood facility offering educational services for children ages 3-5, including special education and typically developing preschool programs.
• Early Childhood Program Free educational services for children ages 3-5 including special education support, speech therapy, motor therapy, social workers, and typically developing preschool at multiple district locations.
• Special Education Program Specially designed instruction and related services for students with disabilities under IDEA, providing a continuum of programs including early childhood, infant-toddler services, and individualized education programs.
• Infant/Toddler Services Early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, provided by the district under IDEA Part C.
• English Learners Program Support services for students whose English skills are impacted by second language development, providing individualized instruction in whole class, small group, or individualized settings.
• 8th Grade Magnet Program Program focusing on equipping 8th grade students with the tools, coursework, and educational experiences needed for success in high school.
• Parents as Teachers Home visiting program supporting family engagement, child development, and school readiness for families with young children.
• McKinney-Vento Program Support services for homeless students ensuring educational access, enrollment stability, and removal of barriers under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation services covering Fort Riley, Milford, Grandview Plaza, and rural Geary County areas, with GPS tracking and the ParentView mobile app for parents.
• Child Nutrition Program Healthy food services providing breakfast and lunch programs during the school year plus an annual summer lunch program for students.
• Health Services School nursing services meeting state and federal standards for student health care within school buildings across the district.
• Library Media Services Library and instructional materials services including textbooks, curriculum resources, and library book processing through the Larry Dixon Center.
• Purple Star School Program District-wide program supporting military-connected students and families, providing transition support, deployment resources, and Purple Star School District designation across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 schools recognized for civic engagement at state level in last three years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fort Riley Military BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership with Fort Riley (Big Red One, First Infantry Division) supporting approximately 50% of student population with military connections. USD 475 is the first district in Kansas to receive Purple Star designation and has achieved the Army Partnership Award three times. District receives direct federal funding due to this relationship.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform partnership delivering all district and school level communication via email, text, and phone messages. Automatically syncs with Skyward Student Information System to generate parent accounts using preferred contact information.
• Central National BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Health Savings Account services for employees with no setup fees and no minimum deposit. Partnership enables HSA payroll deductions for staff.
• ABMcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilities management partner providing custodial, grounds, and maintenance services across 24 district buildings on 283 acres totaling over 1.4 million square feet.
• Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regulatory and funding partner. Sponsors Kansas Teacher of the Year, Kansas Master Teacher, Kansas Horizon Award programs. Provides accountability reports and Purple Star certification.
• Emporia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished Kansas Master Teacher awards in 1954. Awards presented annually to teachers who have served the profession long and well. Awards Bank of America Charitable Foundation grants to honorees.
• Pawnee Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to support student mental health and well-being. Showcased collaborative efforts at 2026 Kansas TASN School Mental Health Showcase.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Olathe Public Schools USD 233: Large Kansas public K-12 district serving a diverse suburban Johnson County population. Comparable on 1-to-1 device programs, integrated SIS-to-parent communication stacks, and large ELL populations.
• Wichita Public Schools USD 259: Largest Kansas public K-12 district, operating as the dominant urban incumbent in the state. Not direct head-to-head on enrollment scale but a reference point for large-district operations, technology rollouts, and KSDE compliance practices.
• Shawnee Mission School District USD 512: Suburban Kansas City Kansas district and a state-level leader in academic awards and communications (frequent NSPRA/KanSPRA recognition). Reference peer for award-capture strategy and brand reputation comparable to USD 475's NSPRA Awards of Excellence.

Direct peers

• Salina Public Schools USD 305: Comparable Kansas public K-12 district in regional hub Salina with similar enrollment and a comparable mix of elementary, middle, and high schools. Direct operational comparable for budget and program structure.
• Topeka Public Schools USD 501: Larger urban Kansas public K-12 district serving diverse student populations including significant military-connected families. Comparable on Title-funded programming and ELL service delivery.
• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383: Kansas public K-12 district of comparable size serving Manhattan, also influenced by Fort Riley workforce and military-connected families. Closest geographic and demographic peer to USD 475.
• Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308: Mid-sized Kansas public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and rural/urban mix. Provides a same-state operational benchmark for funding, staffing, and program delivery.
• Fort Leavenworth Unified School District 207: Kansas public K-12 district co-located with a major U.S. Army installation (Fort Leavenworth), making it the closest peer on Purple Star/military-connected student programming and Federal funding channel reliance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/USD475
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GearyCountySchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/USD475
• Instagraminstagram.com/usd475_ks

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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