Peabody Charter School

What Peabody Charter School does

Peabody Charter School is a public TK-6 charter elementary school serving approximately 750-800 students at a single campus at 3018 Calle Noguera in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1927 and converted to charter status in 1993 as the 21st charter school authorized in California, the school operates tuition-free within the San Roque attendance area and is funded primarily through state and federal per-pupil allocations. The institution employs approximately 138 staff and has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School. Recent programmatic additions include a dedicated Director of Special Education and a structured after-school program branded as Peabody Panthers ELOP.

The school's revenue model combines per-pupil public funding, supplemental donations channeled through the Peabody Foundation (with active parent-led fundraising via the Parent-Teacher-Student Organization), and fee-based after-school programming priced at $350/month for TK/K and $225/month for grades 1-6. Operational technology stacks standard SaaS tools: ParentSquare for family communication, Aeries for student information, ELEYO for after-school registration and billing, Google SSO and Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Dreambox, Lexia Core5, and Epic Books for instructional delivery. Partnerships with Girls Inc. and the Boys & Girls Club extend the after-school enrichment offering.

Name

Peabody Charter School

Legal name

Peabody Charter School

Website

https://peabodycharter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peabody Charter School is a public TK-6 charter elementary school serving approximately 750-800 students at a single Santa Barbara campus, funded through per-pupil allocations, foundation donations, and a fee-based after-school program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Charter K-6 Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

Keywords

• K-6 elementary education
• Charter school services
• After school child care
• Enrichment education programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Barbara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Public Funding: As a public charter school, Peabody Charter receives per-pupil funding from California state and federal sources. No tuition is charged for enrollment.
2. Peabody Foundation Annual Giving Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign (Peabody Proud) requesting tax-deductible contributions of at least $1000 per child ($83/month). Bi-annual Gala with silent/live auctions and annual Panther Party event.
3. After School Program Fees: Peabody Panthers ELOP program charges monthly fees: TK/Kinder $350/month (5 days/week), Grades 1-6 $225/month. Fee is based on 180 school days paid monthly September-May. Financial aid and ELOP support available for qualifying families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peabody Charter School is a public charter school providing tuition-free TK through 6th grade elementary education to approximately 750-800 students residing within its defined San Roque attendance area in Santa Barbara, California. The school delivers a whole-child curriculum that combines core academics with enrichment in physical education, dance, music, and ceramics, along with a fee-based after-school expanded learning program (Peabody Panthers ELOP), special education services, and English language development through the PODEMOS program. Enrollment is conducted through a public lottery system.

Product overview

Peabody Charter School is a TK-6th grade independent charter school providing educational services to approximately 750-800 students in Santa Barbara, California. The school's core offerings include traditional elementary education with a focus on academic excellence and whole child development. Supporting programs include the Peabody Panthers After School Expanded Learning Program for child care and enrichment, the PTSO for parent-staff engagement, PODEMOS for multilingual family support, and the Peabody Foundation for fundraising. The school was established in 1927 and became a charter school in 1993, holding the 21st charter in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-6th Grade Elementary Education Tuition-free public charter school education for Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade, serving approximately 750-800 students. Curriculum covers core academics plus enrichment in physical education, dance, music, and ceramics, with special education services and English language development support.
• Peabody Panthers After School Expanded Learning Program (ELOP) Fee-based after-school child care and expanded learning program for TK-6 grade students. Operates five days per week from end of school to 5:00-5:30pm, with monthly fees of $350 (TK/K) and $225 (Grades 1-6). Includes free activity time, music, gardening, sports, art, cooking, and homework support at staff-to-student ratios of 1:10 (TK/K) and 1:15 (Grades 1-6).
• PODEMOS (Emerging Multilingual Advisory Council) Parent advisory committee for families of English learners and emerging multilingual students. Meets at least four times yearly to review the school's Single Plan for Student Achievement and support English learner needs.
• PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Staff Organization) Parent-teacher-staff organization that organizes fundraisers and community events to support school enrichment programs including art, ceramics, music, performing arts, and physical education.
• Peabody Foundation Volunteer board serving as the primary fundraising arm for Peabody Charter School. Manages the annual Peabody Proud giving campaign recommending $1,000-per-child tax-deductible contributions ($83/month), a bi-annual Gala with silent and live auctions, and an annual Panther Party event. Also pursues corporate giving and grants.
• Community After School Programs Partnership programs providing additional after-school enrichment through Girls Inc. and Boys & Girls Club for Peabody students alongside the school's internal Peabody Panthers ELOP offerings.
• Student Council Leadership program for 4th-6th grade students. Council members attend monthly meetings to help organize school spirit days, participate in Friday morning flag raising, and communicate upcoming school events to younger students.
• Peabody Jog-A-Thon Annual community jog-a-thon fundraising event supporting school programs, conducted via a dedicated external site (peabodyjogathon.com).

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Girls Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity after school program partner providing enrichment activities for Peabody students alongside the school's internal Peabody Panthers program.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity after school program partner offering additional enrichment options for Peabody students beyond the school's internal after school offerings.
• Santa Barbara Transportation AssociationminorOthersProvides bus transportation services on a specific route for Peabody students as documented in the school's transportation program.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified communication platform used for all school-to-home and school-to-staff communication, including mass notifications, urgent alerts, two-way messaging with translation, attendance notifications, and calendar/RSVP features.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• High Tech High: A California charter school network known for project-based learning and post-secondary readiness. Comparable as a high-profile California charter with a differentiated educational philosophy and elementary/secondary programs.
• Aspire Public Schools: California's largest charter school network operating elementary, middle, and high schools statewide. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator focused on college access for underserved students, with similar funding and operational model.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: A California-based charter school network with multiple elementary and secondary campuses. Comparable as a public-charter operator in California serving TK-12 students with publicly funded per-pupil revenue.
• Green Dot Public Schools: A Los Angeles-based charter school network operating multiple public charter schools. Comparable as a large California charter operator with similar funding model and focus on underserved student populations.
• KIPP SoCal Public Schools: A large California charter school network operating multiple elementary and middle schools with a college-prep focus. Comparable as a California-based charter operator building a public-school alternative with rigorous academic programming.

Regional players

• Camino Nuevo Charter Academy: A Los Angeles-based charter school network serving elementary and middle school students. Comparable as a California single-network charter operator with community-based programming and similar funding model.
• Citizens of the World Charter Schools: A charter school network serving TK-8 students in California (Los Angeles, Sacramento) with a focus on socioeconomically and racially diverse student bodies. Comparable to Peabody's whole-child, inclusive charter model though operating in different geographies.
• Yu Ming Charter School: An Oakland-based independent charter school serving K-8 with a strong language immersion and whole-child focus. Comparable as a single-network California charter with enrichment-driven programming and a lottery-based enrollment model.
• Parentsquare-Adjacent: Caliber Schools: A Northern California charter school network operating TK-8 schools. Comparable as a multi-school California charter operator focused on equitable education, with similar per-pupil funding dynamics.
• iLead Schools: A California charter school network operating multiple elementary and middle school campuses. Comparable as a California charter operator with self-directed, project-based learning similar in spirit to Peabody's whole-child approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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