St James Public Schools

What St James Public Schools does

St. James Public Schools (Independent School District 840, ISD 840) is a K-12 public school district operating as a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, headquartered at 500 Third Avenue South in St. James, Minnesota. The district operates four schools — Northside Elementary School (grades K-5), St. James Middle/High School (grades 6-12), Armstrong School, and the central district administrative unit — serving students and families in St. James and surrounding communities. Its core offerings include K-12 academic instruction, college-credit coursework, Title I and English Language Development support, special education and ASCEND programming, athletics and fine arts (including FFA, Saintettes dance, performing arts), community education, before/after and summer childcare, and a free summer meals program serving the broader community.

The district's technology stack is third-party and consumer-grade: Apptegy for website/content management, Thrilshare for district communications, Bound (gobound.com) for athletics and activities registration, Hudl for live athletic streaming, PANORAMA Education for climate/surveys, and a 1:1 Chromebook fleet with a managed replacement cycle running through 2029. Instructional content includes Wit & Wisdom and UFLI Foundations in literacy, with Arts & Letters for grades 6-8 and Functional Phonics for special needs; a Math Steering Committee is currently evaluating K-5 finalists (Bridges Mathematics, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics) and 6-12 finalists (Kendall Hunt IM360, CPM) for adoption in 2027-2028.

Revenue is derived primarily from state per-pupil aid (Minnesota General Education Revenue based on average daily membership), local property tax levies, and federal categorical aid including Title I and IDEA. Ancillary, immaterial revenue streams include yearbook sales at $70 per copy, tuition-supported community education classes (e.g., STEAM Camp), childcare program fees (SJCC, SBTB, Wee Saints, VPK), and reimbursable summer meals. There is no tuition for resident K-12 students. The district is not a commercial software, API, or AI-platform provider.

Name

St James Public Schools

Legal name

St. James Public Schools

Website

https://stjames.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. James Public Schools (ISD 840) is a Minnesota K-12 public school district operating Northside Elementary, St. James Middle/High School, and Armstrong School, serving enrolled students and families in St. James, MN through state-aided academics, athletics, community education, and childcare programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Community education programs
• Childcare services
• School athletics activities
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint James

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding: Minnesota public school district funded primarily through state per-pupil aid based on average daily membership enrollment, supplemented by local property tax levies.
2. Federal & State Grant Programs: Revenue from Title I programs, IDEA special education funding, and other federal/state categorical aids supporting specific programs and services.
3. Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks sold directly to families at $70 per copy through the school store.
4. Summer Meals Program: Free breakfast and lunch provided to community children during summer months; operates at high school cafeteria and Armstrong School (with adjustments on Fridays in July).
5. Community Education Programming: Community education classes and programs for residents of all ages, including early childhood, lifelong learning, and summer enrichment programs such as STEAM Camp.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. James Public Schools (ISD 840) is a K-12 public school district operating three schools in St. James, Minnesota: Northside Elementary (K-5), St. James Middle/High School (6-12), and Armstrong School/Community Education, delivering accredited academic instruction, athletics and activities, fine arts, special education, ELD/Title I services, college-credit coursework, and a 1:1 Chromebook device program. The district also provides community education programming, before- and after-school childcare (SJCC, SBTB, Wee Saints, VPK), and a free summer meals program serving children at district facilities.

Product overview

St James Public Schools is a K-12 public school district (ISD 840) serving St. James, Minnesota. The district operates three schools: Northside Elementary School (grades K-5), St. James Middle/High School (grades 6-12), and Armstrong School (which houses Community Education). The district provides educational services including core academics, extracurricular activities (athletics and fine arts), childcare programs, summer meals, community education programming, and student support services. The district's technology infrastructure is powered by Apptegy for website and communication services and Thrillshare for district communications. As a public school district rather than a technology product company, St James Public Schools does not offer commercial software products, APIs, or AI-powered technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saints: Mascot name for St. James Middle/High School athletics and activities programs
• Spartans
• The Saints Scene
• Saintettes
• SUN Room Cafe
• Ascend Program

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program (ISD 840) Comprehensive tuition-free K-12 public education program serving resident students of St. James, Minnesota, including core academics, special education, English Language Development, Title I support, and college-credit coursework at the high school level.
• College-Credit Coursework (Dual Enrollment) District-taught college-credit courses at St. James High School enabling students to earn transferable college credits prior to graduation.
• Summer Meals Program Free breakfast and lunch program serving community children during summer months at district facilities.
• St. James Community Childcare (SJCC, SBTB, Wee Saints, VPK) District-run childcare and preschool programs at Armstrong School, including before- and after-school care, summer care, and preschool services (SJCC, SBTB, Wee Saints, VPK).
• Athletics and Activities Registration (Bound Platform) Online athletics and activities registration program serving St. James Saints and Spartans (joint athletic cooperative with Madelia), including football, tennis, soccer, cross country, volleyball, cheer, and other sports, operated via the Bound platform.
• Community Education Programming Community education classes and programs for residents of all ages, including early childhood, lifelong learning, and summer enrichment programs such as STEAM Camp.
• School Yearbook Annual school yearbook sold to families at $70 per copy via the school store and online through buytheyearbook.com.
• Sun Room Cafe (Functional Life Skills Program) Student-operated cafe at Northside Elementary providing functional life skills training, including social interaction practice through community service visits to local care facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75 seniors in Class of 2026 earned 842 college credits with ~$278,000 in estimated savings for families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• District 840 FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2026The District 840 Foundation is a charitable organization that funds educational initiatives within the St. James Public Schools district. It sponsored two of Northside Elementary's three new sensory pathways and holds regular meetings (e.g., July 21, 2026) at the Armstrong Board Room.
• Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) GrantminorOthers · 1 January 2026Local SHIP Grant funded one of the three sensory pathways at Northside Elementary, supporting student movement, learning, and sensory regulation as part of health improvement initiatives.
• Mayo Clinic Health System - St. JamescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James includes sports physicals as part of comprehensive well-child examinations. Students who completed a well-child exam within 12 months do not need a separate physical. Appointments available by portal, app, or phone (507-433-8758), including dates on August 5 and 11. Insurance is billed for the exam.
• Madelia HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Madelia Health provides sports physical scheduling services for St. James students at two locations: St. James (501 1st Ave S, St. James, MN 56081, 507-942-6475) and Madelia (121 Drew Ave SE, Madelia, MN 56062, 507-642-3255).
• Encore (St. James)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Encore hosts monthly Saints & Sips sessions, a community engagement initiative led by Superintendent Liam Dawson. These sessions provide an informal setting for community members to discuss St. James Public Schools topics and provide feedback.
• Good Samaritan Society (St. James)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Local care facility visited by Sun Room Cafe students as part of functional life skills and social skills programming. Students served lemonade to residents, practiced social interaction, and enjoyed bowling together.
• Minnesota State University, MankatomoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MSU Mankato education students led hands-on learning stations at Ruby Ranch for Northside 2nd graders and contributed to student teaching opportunities. Also a destination college for St. James graduates among top schools attended.
• Ronald McDonald House CharitiesminorOthers · 1 January 2026Northside Elementary's Student Leadership Group runs a Pop Tab Collection Challenge (May 6-22, 2026) with tabs donated to the Ronald McDonald House, which provides free housing and meals for families with children receiving extended hospital care.
• Ruby RanchminorOthers · 1 January 2025Ruby Ranch hosted a hands-on outdoor learning experience for Northside 2nd graders on April 24, 2026, with stations led by Minnesota State University, Mankato education students covering pond exploration, stick towers, animal measurement, and owl pellet dissection.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Ulm Public Schools: Larger but geographically proximate south-central Minnesota public school district; multiple St. James teachers and graduates hail from New Ulm, and the district competes with St. James for families in overlapping attendance areas.
• Riverbend Area Learning Center: Minnesota alternative-learning center referenced as prior employer of St. James's ASCEND program staff; competes with St. James for at-risk and credit-recovery high school students in the same region.
• Springfield Public Schools: Small rural Minnesota public school district of comparable enrollment scale; referenced as prior employer of St. James teaching staff and faces the same per-pupil funding, property tax, and rural demographic dynamics.
• Northfield Public Schools: Minnesota public school district of broadly comparable K-12 enrollment and programming model, and a similar mix of community education, athletics, and college-credit offerings, serving as a useful operating peer for benchmarking outcomes.
• Sleepy Eye Public Schools: Small south-central Minnesota public school district with a comparable K-12 footprint; named as prior employer of incoming St. James staff and operates a similar mix of core academics, athletics, and community programming.
• Madelia Public Schools: Neighboring Minnesota public school district of similar size and rural character that operates as St. James's joint athletic cooperative partner (Saints and Spartans), making it the most directly comparable operational peer.

Regional players

• Mankato Public Schools: Regional hub public school district in south-central Minnesota; a common destination for St. James graduates and partnering university (MSU Mankato) source for teacher pipelines, making it both a competitor for families and a partner for post-secondary transition.
• Fairmont Area Schools: South-central Minnesota public school district operating multiple school sites for a similar rural service area; competes for open-enrollment students from St. James and surrounding communities.
• Windom Public Schools: Southwest Minnesota rural public school district of comparable size and operating model, competing in the same broader regional pool of families and facing identical state funding formula dynamics.
• Worthington Public Schools: Southwest Minnesota public school district serving a similarly scaled rural service area with comparable ELD and Title I program needs, competing in the same regional talent and enrollment markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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