Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

What Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools does

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (Independent School District #47) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, serving over 4,500 students across the communities of Sauk Rapids and Rice in central Minnesota. Founded in 1858 and operating under Minnesota state law since 1885, the district runs six schools: three elementary schools (Mississippi Heights, Pleasantview, Rice), one middle school (grades 6-8), one high school (grades 9-12), and the Hillside Early Childhood/Adult Education site. It provides free public education funded primarily through local property taxes and Minnesota per-pupil state aid, supplemented by voter-approved general obligation bonds for capital projects and fee-based Community Education programs (adult education, youth enrichment, swim lessons, sports leagues, before/after school childcare). Recent capital activity includes a $37.1 million Pleasantview Elementary replacement opened in 2023 and a $54.9 million combined bond package approved in February 2025 for a new Early Childhood Center and Outdoor Activity Complex, both targeted for Fall 2027 completion.

The district's technology infrastructure is built entirely on standard, third-party K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward for the Student Information System and family access portal, Finalsite for the isd47.org website and content management, RevTrak for online payments, rSchoolToday for Community Education registration, Bound for activities and athletics registration (launching 2026-2027), and Voigt's Bus Service for transportation with student ID card scanning. Operational coordination with the City of Sauk Rapids and Central Minnesota Boys and Girls Club extends service delivery beyond school hours. The district is governed by a seven-member elected school board with the Superintendent (Bradley Bergstrom) as chief executive, and pursues a strategic plan centered on the Portrait of a Graduate framework and adaptive annual operational planning rather than static multi-year targets.

The business model is that of a governmental subdivision: no tuition is charged to resident families, and revenue flows from statutory property tax levies, state per-pupil aid based on average daily membership, categorical state and federal aids (special education, English learners, Title I), voter-approved bond proceeds for capital projects, and modest fee revenue from Community Education and childcare programs. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through enrollment and physical campuses, with no external sales motion; marketing is community engagement rather than customer acquisition, and the open enrollment policy for non-resident students is a marginal channel.

Name

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Legal name

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Website

https://isd47.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (ISD #47) is a Minnesota public school district serving over 4,500 K-12 students across six schools in Sauk Rapids and Rice, funded by property taxes and state aid, currently executing a multi-year capital expansion including a new Early Childhood Center opening Fall 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Community education programs
• Adult basic education
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The primary funding source for the district is local property taxes. The district levies property taxes on residential and commercial properties within the district boundaries to fund operations, facilities, and debt service on bond obligations. Tax rates are determined annually through the district's budget process and approved by the school board.
2. State Education Funding: The district receives per-pupil state aid from the State of Minnesota based on average daily membership (ADM) enrollment figures. This includes general education aid, categorical aids for specific programs (special education, English learner services, etc.), and other state-distributed federal funds.
3. Bond Referendum Funding: The district issues general obligation bonds approved by district voters to fund major capital projects. Voters approved $37.2 million for an Early Childhood Center and $17.7 million for an Outdoor Activity Complex in February 2025. A prior referendum in November 2019 approved $37.1 million to replace Pleasantview Elementary School.
4. Community Education Programs: Fee-based programs including adult education (GED/diploma, ESL), youth enrichment classes, youth sports leagues, swim lessons, before/after school care (Kids Club, Storm After School), and summer programs. These generate revenue through participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is a public K-12 school district delivering free educational services to resident students from early childhood through grade 12 across three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in central Minnesota. Beyond core academic instruction, the district provides adult basic education (GED/ESL), before/after school childcare, special education services, English learner programs, community recreation classes, youth sports leagues, and facility rentals to community members.

Product overview

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools operates as a traditional public school district serving over 4,500 students across multiple facilities including three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12), and an Early Childhood/Adult Basic Education center. The district's technology infrastructure includes Skyward Family Access for student/parent portal access, RevTrak for online payments, Bound for activities registration (starting 2026-2027), rSchoolToday for community education programming, and Finalsite for website management. The district also operates the Storm Activities & Athletics site for sports programs and utilizes Voigt's Bus Service for transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public K-12 Education (K-5 Elementary, 6-8 Middle, 9-12 High School) Free public K-12 core academic education for resident students in Sauk Rapids and Rice, Minnesota, delivered through three elementary schools (Mississippi Heights, Pleasantview, Rice), one middle school, and one high school. Includes Title I support, special education, English learner programs, high potential/gifted education, and college/career readiness through the Portrait of a Graduate initiative.
• Early Childhood Education (ECFE, Preschool, Home Visiting) Early childhood programming for families with children from birth to age 5, including preschool programs, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and home visiting services. Currently housed at Hillside School with capacity expansion planned through the Creekside Early Education Center.
• Before/After School Childcare (Kids Club, KIDSTOP, Storm After School) Fee-based before/after school childcare programs for school-age children offered at Hillside, Rice, Mississippi Heights, and Pleasantview locations. Includes Kids Club, KIDSTOP (operated by Central Minnesota Boys and Girls Club), and Storm After School for middle school students. Supports working families needing supervised care outside school hours.
• Adult Basic Education (GED/Diploma and ESL) Adult education programs including GED/diploma completion preparation and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adult learners in the community. Programs are housed at the middle school and Hillside Early Childhood site and are part of the district's community education offerings.
• Community Education Enrichment and Recreation Programs Fee-based community education programs including adult enrichment classes, youth enrichment classes (BMX racing, yoga, STEM classes, babysitting clinic), youth sports leagues, swim lessons, and summer programs. Programs available to district community members and registered through rSchoolToday.
• Facility Rentals School district facilities available for rental to community groups and organizations for meetings, events, and activities. Rental inquiries are managed through the district office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,500 students served across six schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wold Architects & EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2025The district's architectural and engineering firm for the One Storm One Future facility improvement plan. Wold A&E collaborated with school leadership, students, staff, and the community to develop design plans for the Early Childhood Center and Outdoor Activity Complex. They also previously designed the new Pleasantview Elementary School opened in 2023.
• Kraus-AndersoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2025Construction management partner for the One Storm One Future facility improvement plan. Kraus-Anderson is managing the construction of the Creekside Early Education Center and the Storm Activities Complex at the high school campus. Construction began May 2026 with anticipated completion in Fall 2027.
• City of Sauk RapidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2025The city partnered with the district on the One Storm One Future plan. A multi-use community facility will be integrated into the Early Childhood Learning Center, and the city developed four new Little League fields and 2 multi-purpose practice fields adjacent to the district's facilities. Both projects serve the broader community.
• Benton County and Local CommunitycoreOthers · 5 November 2019The district received support from Benton County and the broader community through successful bond referenda, with residents voting to approve facility improvements. The district engaged extensively with local residents through listening sessions, surveys, and community meetings to shape facility plans.
• Voigt's Bus ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe district's transportation partner providing bus services. Voigt's uses a student ID card scanning system for safety tracking, allowing the district to quickly confirm when and where students board and exit buses. The district and Voigt's coordinate on reinforcing consistent bus card use among students.
• Central Minnesota Boys and Girls ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe district partners with the Central Minnesota Boys and Girls Club to provide Storm After School programming for middle school students (grades 6-8). The Kidstop program at Mississippi Heights and Pleasantview is operated by the Boys and Girls Club, though at capacity as of 2025-2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rocori Public Schools (ISD 750): Neighboring central Minnesota K-12 public school district (Cold Spring/Richmond/Sartell area) of similar mid-sized scale. Comparable on rural-suburban mix, bond-funded facility programs, and community education offerings.
• Becker Public Schools (ISD 726): Nearby central Minnesota K-12 public school district with similar enrollment scale, rural-suburban demographic mix, and reliance on community education and bond referenda for capital investment.
• Albany Area Public Schools (ISD 745): Central Minnesota K-12 public school district of similar mid-sized scale and rural-suburban character. Comparable on funding model, community education programming, and reliance on voter-approved bond referenda.
• St. Cloud Area School District (ISD 742): The largest neighboring public school district in central Minnesota (St. Cloud area), directly comparable as a K-12 public district serving a similar central Minnesota demographic and operating community education, before/after-school care, and adult education programs. Closest functional peer given geographic proximity and overlapping feeder communities.
• Big Lake Public Schools (ISD 727): Adjacent central Minnesota public school district of similar enrollment size with comparable K-12 structure, community education programming, and active bond-funded facility expansion. Direct comparable on scale and operating model.
• Foley Public Schools (ISD 51): Central Minnesota K-12 public school district serving a comparable small-town demographic in Benton County adjacent to Sauk Rapids. Similar operating structure, community education offerings, and funding model.
• Monticello Public Schools (ISD 882): Mid-sized Minnesota public school district serving a comparable mix of small-town and suburban families. Similar in scale, K-12 structure, and reliance on community education and bond-funded capital programs.

Regional players

• Holdingford Public Schools (ISD 138): Smaller central Minnesota K-12 public school district operating with similar rural service area and community education model, but at a smaller scale and somewhat different geography (further west of St. Cloud).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/isd47
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2rkQh3TLSTV21RKf75TGfA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaukRapidsRiceSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/srrschoolsisd47
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srrpublicschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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