Comfort Independent School District

What Comfort Independent School District does

Comfort Independent School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, operating under the Texas Education Agency and headquartered at 232 High Street in Comfort, Texas. Founded in 1856 (one of Texas's older school systems, with the community itself dating to 1854), the district serves approximately 1,200 students across three campuses: Comfort Elementary School (PreK-5, 472 students, 94% attendance), Comfort Middle School (grades 6-8, 225 students, 93% attendance), and Comfort High School (grades 9-12, 344 students). The district offers a standard Texas public education portfolio including College Board Pre-AP coursework, Career & Technical Education with a new welding certification track, dual-credit pathways through Angelo State University, special education (IDEA-compliant), bilingual/ESL, gifted and talented programming, and athletics. The district holds District of Innovation status (2022-2027, amended October 2025) granting flexibility from certain Texas Education Code requirements.

The district's core technology stack is entirely third-party and serves administrative rather than differentiated instructional purposes: Ascender for student information/parent portals, ParentSquare for district communications, Verkada for campus security, and instructional platforms including Google Classroom, Microsoft Office 365, Discovery Education, STEMscopes, TEKS Resource System, Lead4ward, and DMAC. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Operations are supported by 51-100 employees under Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Munoz, a seven-member elected Board of Trustees, and three campus principals.

The revenue model is government-funded rather than commercial. Primary receipts come from local property taxes (2025 total tax rate of $0.93280 per $100 valuation, down from $1.2135 in 2021) and state funding based on average daily attendance and weighted enrollment formulas, supplemented by federal ESSER III grants and minor fee-based revenue from meal programs ($1.65-$5.30 per meal), athletic tickets ($2-$5), and facility rentals. Capital expenditures are funded through voter-approved bonds, most notably a $37.7 million safety bond in 2019 and a May 2026 facilities-improvement bond. Distribution is entirely direct through campus enrollment; the district is not engaged in any commercial go-to-market motion.

Name

Comfort Independent School District

Legal name

Comfort Independent School District

Website

https://comfort.txed.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Comfort Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Comfort, Texas (Texas Hill Country) serving approximately 1,200 students across three campuses — elementary, middle, and high school — funded primarily by local property taxes and state education aid.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Comfort

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes constitute the primary revenue source, with Maintenance & Operations tax rate and Interest & Sinking (bonded indebtedness) components. Tax rates have decreased over time from $1.2135 per $100 valuation (2021) to $0.93280 per $100 valuation (2025)
2. State Funding: State funding based on average daily attendance and weighted enrollment formulas. Summer CTE grants and other state education funding programs support district operations
3. Federal ESSER III Funding: American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) grant funding for COVID-19 recovery and continuity of instruction
4. Student Meal Fees: Meal program revenue with free and reduced-price meal options. Breakfast served free to elementary students and reduced students; paid lunch options available
5. Athletic Event Revenue: Ticket sales for athletic events including high school and middle school sports. Adult tickets $5, student tickets $3 for high school; $3/$2 for middle school. Senior citizens 60+ admitted free
6. Facility Rental Fees: Public facilities available for rental to organizations for educational, recreational, civic or social activities according to board policy GKD with fee schedule

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Comfort Independent School District is a public K-12 school district serving over 1,200 students across three campuses in Comfort, Texas. The district provides comprehensive educational programs including elementary, middle, and high school instruction, career and technical education (CTE), special education, bilingual/ESL, and gifted and talented programs, supplemented by athletics, school nutrition services, transportation, and safety/security programs.

Product overview

Comfort Independent School District is a public school district serving the community of Comfort, Texas, with approximately 1,200+ students across three campuses: Comfort Elementary School (PK-5, 472 students), Comfort Middle School (6-8, 225 students), and Comfort High School (9-12, 344 students). The district offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including Career & Technical Education (CTE) with welding certification and dual credit opportunities, Special Education services, Bilingual/ESL programs, Gifted and Talented programming, and athletics. Supporting operations include School Nutrition Services (breakfast and lunch programs), Transportation Services, Safety & Security with School Resource Officers at each campus, and digital learning platforms including Google Classroom, Discovery Education, STEMscopes, and ParentSquare for parent communication. The district is governed by a seven-member Board of Education with regular public meetings, maintains District of Innovation status, and operates under TASB Policy Online governance framework.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comfort Elementary School Public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students within the Comfort ISD boundary, with enrollment of 472 students and a 94% attendance average.
• Comfort Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 with enrollment of 225 students and a 93% attendance average, focused on the Fundamental Five framework for instructional rigor.
• Comfort High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 with enrollment of 344 students, offering EOC assessments, CTE programs including a new summer welding certification program, FFA, Band, and MCJROTC.
• School Nutrition Services District food service program providing nutritious breakfast and lunch meals across all three campuses, with free and reduced meal applications available.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation service for eligible students with a transportation handbook and registration process, available on school days.
• Safety & Security Services Comprehensive school safety program including school resource officers (SROs) at each campus, anonymous reporting systems, visitor screening protocols, emergency plans, and safety drills.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic department offering football, volleyball, basketball, track, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, cross country, and powerlifting for high school and middle school students, with digital ticketing via HomeTown Ticketing.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) CTE program offering industry-based certifications, pathways, and dual credit opportunities with local community organizations and Angelo State University partnership, including a new summer welding certification program.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education program compliant with IDEA, serving students with disabilities through Section 504 accommodations and ARD/IEP processes.
• Facilities Rental Program Public facilities available for rental to organizations for educational, recreational, civic, or social activities with fee schedules and guidelines, including the new gymnasium and high school cafeteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 graduates attained over $120,000 in scholarships from local community organizations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kendall County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for School Resource Officer (SRO) program with three dedicated officers, one per campus. District shares cost with Kendall County. Officers are certified law enforcement responsible for safety and crime prevention.
• HCCADAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kendall County Health and Alcohol/Drug Abuse Council to support DAEP (Disciplinary Alternative Education Program) students in need for the 2026-2027 school year
• Teen Lifeline CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic planning partnership for mental health and wellness initiatives including Fall and Spring school-based rallies, coffee house parent/faculty chats, and annual 5K anti-bullying Run-Walk-Roll event
• Drug Free ComfortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for the Safer Communities, Healthier Lives initiative addressing substance abuse prevention
• Angelo State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership providing college coursework opportunities for high school students through On Ramps program and direct partnership for college credit
• Comfort Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing grants, fundraising events (golf tournaments), and community support to empower educators and students in Comfort ISD
• Comfort Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with the public library offering community resources, programs, and educational support to district families
• Taher Food ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood service management company providing meal programs across all three campuses with nutritional, student-approved meals supporting academic success

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boerne ISD: Larger neighboring Hill Country public school district serving the Boerne area north of San Antonio. Comparable public K-12 mission and state regulatory environment, but materially larger scale (multiple high schools) and broader program portfolio.
• Kerrville ISD: Adjacent Hill Country public school district serving Kerrville. Same Texas public K-12 regulatory framework and Texas Education Agency accountability structure; larger enrollment than Comfort ISD but serving a similar rural-Hill Country demographic.

Direct peers

• Fredericksburg ISD: Public K-12 district serving Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country with comparable enrollment scale, rural setting, and CTE/agricultural heritage (FFA). Operates under the same TEA accountability framework as Comfort ISD with similar community-based funding model.
• Bandera ISD: Public K-12 district in a rural Hill Country-adjacent county with similar enrollment scale (~1,000-1,500 students). Comparable property-tax-plus-state-aid revenue mix and small-district operating profile make it a relevant size and geography peer for Comfort ISD.
• Medina ISD: Small rural Texas public K-12 district with comparable student count and similar dependence on local property tax and small-community enrollment. Operates with similar scaled program offerings and TASB policy framework.
• Ingram ISD: Small public K-12 district in the Texas Hill Country with similar rural character and enrollment profile. Directly comparable in scale, funding mix, and the need to offer broad programming with limited staff.
• Harper ISD: Small rural Texas public K-12 district in the Hill Country region with similar enrollment and property-tax-funded operating model. Comparable CTE program structure and dependence on community partnerships for supplemental resources.
• Center Point ISD: Small Hill Country public K-12 district with similar size, geography, and demographics to Comfort ISD. Offers a useful direct comparison for rural Texas ISD operating economics and enrollment-based funding dynamics.

Emerging players

• IDEA Public Schools: Texas-based public charter school network operating across the state with a college-prep focus including AP/dual credit programming. Represents an alternative K-12 enrollment option that draws students from traditional ISDs in some Texas regions, even though it is not a direct competitor in Comfort ISD's immediate geography.

Others

• Stride Inc. Online learning and virtual school operator (formerly K12 Inc.) providing K-12 instruction, including virtual charter options that compete for state funding in Texas. Indirectly comparable as a technology-mediated alternative delivery model for K-12 education, though it operates a fundamentally different business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100057501726846
• Instagraminstagram.com/comfort_isd
• Xx.com/Comfort_ISD

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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