MSD of Lawrence Township

What MSD of Lawrence Township does

MSD of Lawrence Township (Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township) is a public K-12 school corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating as the 5th largest school corporation in Indiana and serving 16,576 students across 21 buildings: 4 NAEYC-accredited Early Learning Centers, 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, the McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology, and Lawrence Advance Academy. The district operates within a geographic monopoly serving the 95,000+ residents of Lawrence Township under the governance of an elected five-member Board of Education led by Superintendent Dr. Shawn A. Smith. Core educational products span the full Pre-K through Grade 12 continuum, including a K-12 Dual Language immersion program (the only one in Indiana, affiliated with International Spanish Academies), High Ability programming, Exceptional Learners services, Title I support at nine school-wide program sites, English as a New Language instruction, and the largest secondary CTE program in Indiana offering 23 National Certifications through the McKenzie Center.

Revenue is generated primarily through a $125,000,000 General Fund Budget sourced from state per-pupil funding and local property taxes, supplemented by $130-$265/week tuition at the Early Learning Centers, federal Title I funding, and voter-approved capital referendums (a $220M referendum passed in 2019 with 68% support, with a planned $150M MCIT investment funded without new taxation). The technology stack centers on operational platforms rather than AI: Skyward Student Information System, ParentSquare district communication, Beanstack reading tracking, EZChildTrack early childhood portal, Finalsite CMS, Weglot multilingual translation, and I-Ready and CogAT adaptive assessments. College and career readiness is delivered through dual credit partnerships with Indiana University Bloomington, Butler University, Vincennes University, and Ivy Tech Community College, offering students up to $10,500 in stackable credential value and 30 hours of guaranteed transfer credit through the Indiana College Core. The district's go-to-market is purely geographic (residency-based enrollment zones) with optional non-resident enrollment, supported by Skyward digital enrollment, school tours, and the Stakeholder Academy community engagement program.

Name

MSD of Lawrence Township

Legal name

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township

Website

https://ltschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MSD of Lawrence Township is a public K-12 school corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 16,576 students across 21 buildings as the 5th largest school district in Indiana. It offers Dual Language immersion, CTE certifications, and dual credit pathways to Lawrence Township families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Dual language immersion
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State and local tax revenue funding for K-12 public education operations with $125,000,000 General Fund Budget
2. Federal Title I Funding: Federally funded program supporting literacy and math instruction for academically at-risk students at designated Title I school-wide program sites
3. Early Childhood Tuition: Tuition-based preschool programming at Early Learning Centers with weekly rates ranging from $130-$265 depending on care hours and frequency, plus material fees
4. Capital Referendum Funding: $220M capital referendum passed in 2019 with 68% voter support for high school renovations; Blue Ribbon Facilities Part 2 continuing capital improvements with no increased taxation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MSD of Lawrence Township is a public school corporation providing Pre-K through Grade 12 education services to nearly 17,000 students across 21 schools in northeast Indianapolis. Core offerings include four NAEYC-accredited Early Learning Centers, eleven elementary schools with Dual Language Immersion pathways, two middle schools, two high schools, the McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology (the largest secondary CTE program in Indiana offering 23 national certifications), and Lawrence Advance Academy alternative education. Specialized academic services include High Ability programs, Exceptional Learners special education, English as a New Language support, College & Career Readiness dual credit pathways, Title I support, and a 1:1 technology initiative providing devices to all K-12 students.

Product overview

MSD of Lawrence Township is a public school district (not a technology product company) offering comprehensive K-12 educational services through a network of 21 schools including 4 Early Learning Centers, 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology (CTE), and Lawrence Advance Academy. The district's core educational products include Dual Language Program (K-12), High Ability Programs, Exceptional Learners Services, College & Career Readiness with dual credit partnerships (IU, Butler, Vincennes, Ivy Tech), and Summer Learning Academy. Supporting programs include Title I support, tutoring services, English as a New Language, and the 1:1 Technology Initiative. The district also provides digital platforms including Skyward (SIS), ParentSquare (communication), Beanstack (reading tracking), and Lawrence Township eCampus (virtual learning).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centers (ELCs) Four NAEYC-accredited Early Learning Centers serving children ages 3 through kindergarten, located on the campuses of Amy Beverland, Brook Park, Mary Castle, and Winding Ridge. Offers full-day kindergarten and Preschool of the Arts program. Tuition rates from $130-$265 per week.
• McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology (MCIT) The largest secondary CTE program in Indiana offering 23 National Certifications across Business, Healthcare, and Information Technology pathways. Undergoing a $150M transformation (2026-2030) to become the largest stand-alone CTE program in the nation. Partners with Ivy Tech for stackable credentials valued up to $10,500 per student.
• Dual Language Immersion Program Research-based enrichment model offering two-way and one-way dual language education from Pre-K through 12th grade. The longest standing and only K-12 dual language model in Indiana, internationally recognized for high academic achievement. Member of International Spanish Academies with collaborative agreement from the Ministry of Education of Spain.
• High Ability Program Self-contained classroom and enriched curriculum options for academically advanced students across all district schools, including dual language/high ability integration at select sites. Uses CogAT cognitive abilities testing in Kindergarten and Grade 2 and I-Ready adaptive assessments for identification of high academic achievement in reading and math.
• Exceptional Learners Program Special education services for students eligible under IDEA and Indiana Article 7, offering a continuum of services from preschool (age 3) through age 22, including autism, learning disabilities, and behavioral support.
• College & Career Readiness / Dual Credit Programs Partnership with Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana College Core providing 30 hours of guaranteed transfer college credit), Butler University, Vincennes University, and Ivy Tech Community College enabling students to earn dual credits and stackable credentials toward college degrees. ACP tuition fees waived for LT students.
• English as a New Language (ENL) Program Program supporting multilingual learners in acquiring English language skills for academic and social transition, using WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework.
• Lawrence Township eCampus (LTeC) Virtual learning platform offering 33 credit-bearing courses for high school students to earn credits online, including summer programming.
• Summer Learning Academy No-cost summer program for students entering grades 1-8, housed at elementary and middle schools, with focus on IREAD preparation and academic acceleration.
• Title I Program Federally-funded program providing intensive reading and math support for at-risk students at nine Title I schoolwide program sites across the district. Includes Indiana SEA 217 compliance with universal dyslexia screening in K-2 using IDOE-approved screeners.
• Tutoring Services Multiple tutoring approaches including teacher-led sessions, retired teacher programs, partnerships with Huntington Learning Center and Innovation Boulevard, and 24/7 Varsity Tutors online tutoring for high school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and major.

• Schmidt & AssociatessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Architectural firm providing design services for Blue Ribbon Facilities Part 2, including the $150M McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology transformation.
• JRK Consulting, LLCsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic planning consulting firm supporting the district's 2023-2026 strategic planning process to guide district priorities and initiatives.
• Indiana University BloomingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for Indiana College Core (ICC) providing students 30 hours of guaranteed transfer college credit. Students take IU ACP dual-credit courses taught by LT faculty with IU support. All ACP tuition fees waived for LT students.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStackable credential partnership enabling students to build toward certificates, technical certificates, and associate degrees in Business, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Full-time College Connections Coach on-site.
• Butler UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit course offerings allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through Butler University courses.
• Vincennes UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit course offerings enabling high school students to earn college credit through Vincennes University while still in high school.
• Huntington Learning CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutoring services partnership providing academic support for students at Brook Park Elementary, Harrison Hill Elementary, and Winding Ridge Elementary.
• Innovation BoulevardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutoring partnership providing middle school academic support services for students at Belzer Middle School and Fall Creek Valley Middle School.
• Varsity TutorssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner24/7 online tutoring option available to any high school student providing flexible, on-demand academic support.
• Ministry of Education of SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative agreement through International Spanish Academies providing Dual Language immersion schools access to professional development and Spanish language resources.
• Center of Applied Linguistics (CAL)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization providing evidence-based framework and standards for Dual Language programming curriculum and instruction.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation: Large Indiana K-12 public district with similar capital-program scale and CTE offerings; serves a different regional market (southwestern Indiana) but is comparable on district size, programming breadth, and capital planning cadence.
• Fort Wayne Community Schools: One of Indiana's largest K-12 public school corporations with similar Title I footprint, dual language, CTE, and early childhood programming; operates in a different geographic market (northeast Indiana) but at comparable scale and program breadth.
• Brownsburg Community School Corporation: High-performing suburban Indianapolis-area K-12 district comparable in demographic profile and academic programming (Dual Language, CTE, college dual-credit); competes for the same affluent suburban family pool west of Indianapolis.

Direct peers

• Hamilton Southeastern Schools: Suburban Indianapolis K-12 district of similar size and demographic profile; ranked highly for graduation outcomes and offers comparable college-prep and career pathways, making it a direct aspirational peer in Indiana suburban education.
• MSD Washington Township: Neighboring Indianapolis-area metropolitan school district (MSD) with comparable grade-band structure (Pre-K through 12), Title I sites, magnet-style programming, and similar suburban community demographics; competes for boundary and non-resident enrollments.
• Perry Township Schools: Indianapolis-area K-12 district operating multiple school buildings with similar Title I, English-learner, and CTE offerings; competes for the same Indianapolis metropolitan family base.
• MSD Wayne Township: Indianapolis metropolitan school district operating a similar number of schools and Pre-K through 12 programming; comparable in scale and demographics, competing in the same Indianapolis K-12 market.
• Carmel Clay Schools: Large, top-rated suburban Indianapolis-area K-12 public district comparable to MSDLT in scale, academic positioning, and college-and-career focus; competes for similar affluent suburban families in the broader Indianapolis metro.
• Indianapolis Public Schools: Public school district serving Indianapolis, including a large K-12 portfolio with a similar mix of CTE, dual language, and special education programs; it is the most direct geographic peer to MSDLT in the Indianapolis market and competes for the same residential student pool.
• MSD Pike Township: Another Indianapolis MSD with a similar Pre-K through 12 portfolio, Title I school-wide program sites, and large-multilingual-learner population; operates with comparable state funding dynamics and governance structure as MSDLT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ltgoodnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/msdltvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/LTSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/ltschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/msd-lawrence-township

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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