Round Rock ISD

What Round Rock ISD does

Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock ISD) is a public K-12 school district in Central Texas that serves approximately 46,150 students across 56 campuses — 35 elementary, 11 middle, and 7 high schools — spanning Round Rock, Austin, and Cedar Park in Williamson and Travis Counties. Founded in 1913 and headquartered at the Lillie Delgado Administration Building at 1311 Round Rock Avenue, the district operates under an elected Board of Trustees led by Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez, with Dennis Covington serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The firmographic field marks the entity as "for_profit" but the legal entity is a government state entity under the Texas Education Agency; there is no parent company, no private ownership, and no commercial investment structure. Educational delivery spans Pre-K through grade 12 and is tuition-free for Texas students.

The district's core educational offerings include a Pre-Kindergarten program (full-day options for 3- and 4-year-olds using play-based curriculum), Advanced Academics (TAG, AP, IB, dual credit), a full-time Dual Language immersion/Two-Way biliteracy program, more than 60 Career & Technical Education pathways across 28 programs (finance, law enforcement, robotics, semiconductors, electrical trades, auto body, cosmetology, early childhood education), a tuition-free Virtual Academy with 50+ online courses (AP, Honors, dual credit; fully virtual or hybrid; enrollment capped at 300), a Deaf Education program at McNeil High School, special education services, an Early College High School, and P-TECH. Technology infrastructure is built around PowerSchool's Home Access Center for grades, attendance, and schedules; ClassLink for single sign-on; Schoology as the learning management system; Google Workspace for Education; district-issued Chromebooks for every student; the One Badge integrated identification system for grades 6-12 supporting transportation, meals, library access, and facility entry; and Smart Tag for bus tracking. Supporting software includes i-Ready for diagnostic and personalized learning, Naviance for college and career readiness, My School Bucks for payments, Peachjar for digital flyer distribution, AESOP/Frontline for substitute scheduling, and Let's Talk for community feedback.

The district operates as a government entity on a non-commercial revenue model. Funding is generated from the state's per-student Basic Allotment (unchanged since 2019), local property taxes, federal Title programs, and voter-approved bonds for capital projects. As a property-wealthy district, Round Rock ISD contributes annually to the Texas recapture system, redistributing a portion of local tax revenue to less affluent districts. Capital investments are funded through discrete bond authorizations; the 2024 Bond program totals $650 million across 442 campus modernization projects, with the Year 1 sale of $350 million and a Year 2 sale of $300 million closed in February 2026 at interest rates of 3.77% and 2.61%. Enrollment is direct-to-family through an InfoSnap-based online portal, supplemented by community-driven outreach including enrollment events, hiring fairs, and family engagement initiatives. Operational highlights include a districtwide lighting retrofit projected to reduce electricity consumption by 12 million kWh (approximately 8%) and save $900,000 annually.

Name

Round Rock ISD

Legal name

Round Rock Independent School District

Website

https://roundrockisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Round Rock Independent School District is a public K-12 district serving 46,150 students across 56 schools in Round Rock, Austin, and Cedar Park, Texas, operating Pre-K through grade 12 programs including a Virtual Academy, more than 60 CTE pathways, and dual-language immersion. Funded through state allocations, local property taxes, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Registration, Admissions, Zoning & Lottery Management (EDAJAHAD), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Dual language immersion
• Virtual academy
• Advanced academics

Headquarters

HQ city

Round Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded primarily through state per-student allocation (Basic Allotment), local property taxes, and federal Title programs. Basic Allotment has not been raised since 2019. District contributes substantial property tax revenue to state recapture system.
2. Bond Proceeds: Capital funding through voter-approved bonds for facility construction, renovations, technology, and fleet replacement. 2024 Bond: first sale $350 million, second sale $300 million in Year 2.
3. Recapture Contributions: Round Rock ISD, as a property-wealthy district, contributes millions annually to the state recapture system which redistributes funds to less affluent districts, reducing local resources available for student services and teacher salaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Round Rock ISD is a public K-12 school district operating 56 campuses (35 elementary, 11 middle, 7 high schools) serving approximately 46,150 students in Central Texas. The district delivers tuition-free Pre-K through 12th-grade education including traditional academics, Career & Technical Education with 60+ pathways, Advanced Academics (TAG, AP, IB, dual credit), Bilingual/Dual Language immersion, a Virtual Academy for online high school, and College/Career/Military Readiness programming.

Product overview

Round Rock ISD operates as a unified public school district offering educational services across 56 schools (35 elementary, 11 middle, 7 high schools, and special programs) serving approximately 46,150 students. The district's core offerings include traditional in-person education alongside specialized programs such as the Virtual Academy (online high school with 50+ courses), Career & Technical Education (60+ pathways), Pre-Kindergarten, Advanced Academics (TAG, AP, IB), Bilingual Education, and College/Career/Military Readiness. Supporting infrastructure includes Home Access Center (HAC) for grade/attendance management, One Badge identification system, and the 2024 Bond program for facilities modernization. The district utilizes PowerSchool-based systems for enrollment and student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Access Center (HAC) A web-based portal allowing parents and students to view grades, attendance records, class schedules, and report cards, with grade notification alerts and transfer request capabilities.
• Virtual Academy A tuition-free online high school program offering more than 50 online courses including AP, Honors, on-level, and dual credit courses. Students can be fully virtual or hybrid, with hybrid students taking a minimum of four online courses per semester.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Prepares middle and high school students for careers through more than 60 pathways including finance, law enforcement, robotics, auto body, cosmetology, early childhood education, semiconductors, and electrical trades.
• Pre-Kindergarten Programs Early childhood education programs for 3- and 4-year-olds using play-based curriculum, offered full-day at district elementary schools.
• College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) Program helping students develop readiness skills for postsecondary success, with students joining the workforce, enlisting in Armed Forces, or enrolling in community college after graduation.
• Advanced Academics Gifted and talented education (TAG), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual credit programs for elementary through high school students.
• Bilingual Education Full-time Dual Language immersion program model supporting Two-Way biliteracy for English and Spanish speakers.
• One Badge Student ID badge system for grades 6-12 providing digital access for transportation, meals, library services, and campus facility entry, with district-issued badges for elementary students managed by teachers.
• Early College High School Program allowing students to earn an associate degree while completing high school graduation requirements.
• P-TECH Pathways in Technology Early College High School program providing pathways to postsecondary education and workforce development.
• 2024 Bond Projects Capital improvement program funded by voter-approved bonds including CTE building expansion, Support Services building, athletic upgrades, new playgrounds, and facility renovations across 56 campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate: 96.6% (vs. Texas state average 90.7%)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PIE FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partners in Education Foundation provides grants to support district programs. Awarded $2,500 grant for McNeil High School Deaf Education Program outdoor center and garden project.
• Burlington Coat FactoryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Burlington Coat Factory's Adopt a Classroom program donated $5,000 to Caldwell Heights Elementary School for teachers and staff to purchase school supplies.
• City of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026January 2026 collaboration on a 25-year interlocal agreement designed to expedite permitting timelines for campuses in the City of Austin, potentially allowing significant savings as 2024 Bond projects progress.
• McMurry UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dual credit partnership through which Virtual Academy and district students can earn college credits. Students have option to take dual credit courses through McMurry University.
• University of Texas (OnRamps Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026OnRamps program provides students access to University of Texas courses and curriculum for dual credit opportunities.
• Rice UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Prior partnership with Rice University to create the first middle school bioengineering program during Dr. Azaiez's tenure in Houston ISD.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Austin Independent School District: Urban public school district serving Austin with overlapping boundaries in Travis County. Round Rock ISD families and staff often compare options across both districts; serves as a benchmark for academic and program performance.
• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: Large suburban Houston-area public school district of comparable scale (~116K students) with similarly strong CTE, dual-language, and Advanced Academics offerings. Reference point for Texas large-district operational best practices.
• Frisco Independent School District: High-growth suburban Dallas-area public school district that has scaled rapidly over the past decade. Comparable trajectory to Round Rock ISD as a fast-growing, high-performing Texas suburban district with strong CTE and fine arts programs.
• Katy Independent School District: High-performing suburban Houston-area public school district and a perennial Texas academic and athletics benchmark. Comparable on demographic profile, family demand, and large-scale bond program execution.
• Pflugerville Independent School District: Adjacent public school district serving Pflugerville and parts of Travis County. Directly competes for families and educators in the same metro labor market, with overlapping feeder patterns into Austin-area high schools.
• Leander Independent School District: Adjacent public school district in the Austin-Round Rock metro serving similar suburban Williamson County communities. Direct competitor for students, teachers, and bond-funded capital; comparable demographic profile and academic outcomes profile.
• Plano Independent School District: Large, well-established suburban Dallas-area public school district with comparable academic outcomes, CTE breadth, and dual-language offerings. Often cited alongside Round Rock ISD as a benchmark for Texas district excellence.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Independent School District: Largest public school district in Texas and the prior employer of current Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Azaiez. Provides a comparable urban-suburban operating model and serves as the talent pipeline for Texas district leadership.

Others

• Texas Education Agency: State oversight body governing all Texas public school districts including Round Rock ISD. Sets the Basic Allotment, accountability ratings, and recapture rules that materially drive Round Rock ISD's funding and operating parameters.

Emerging players

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Large charter school network operating in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Competes for the same K-12 public school demographic and represents the most material public-school alternative for families in the Round Rock ISD service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RoundRockISDVideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/rrisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/roundrockisd
• Xx.com/RoundRockISD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/round-rock-isd

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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