Danville Community School Corporation

What Danville Community School Corporation does

Danville Community School Corporation (DCSC) is a public K-12 school district organized in 1963 under Indiana law, serving students across approximately 83 square miles of central Hendricks County, just west of Indianapolis. It operates four schools — Danville Community High School (grades 9-12), Danville Community Middle School (grades 5-8), Danville South Elementary (grades 2-4), and Danville North Elementary (KG-1) — plus the Little Warrior Learning Center preschool for ages 3-4 and the PACE before-and-after-school care program. The district's pedagogical framework is anchored by the co-designed Portrait of a Learner, which codifies six graduation-ready competencies (Communication, Problem Solving, Organization, Adaptability, Collaboration, Initiative) as the curriculum's north star.

DCSC's service delivery is supported by a conventional education technology stack: PowerSchool for online enrollment, Infinite Campus Portal for real-time grades/attendance, Schoology as the LMS, ParentSquare for omni-channel parent communication, FMX for district calendar management, Stopfinder for bus routing, Nutrislice for menus, and a district-wide DCSC 1:1 device program. The district also operates ancillary departments including Special Services (special education, English Learners, High Ability, McKinney-Vento), Food Services, Transportation, and a DCSC Police Department for school safety. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or commercial product line; the technology footprint consists of integrated third-party SaaS tools rather than internally developed platforms.

As a government state entity, DCSC does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded through a combination of Indiana state education funding, local property taxes across its 83-square-mile footprint, federal grants, and supplemental fundraising via the Danville Community Education Foundation (a separate nonprofit that awarded over $18,000 in scholarships in 2025). The customer base is entirely district-resident K-12 families and preschool-age children, with no tuition charged to residents and no enrollment lottery. Recent strategic emphasis has been on leadership renewal (five new administrators from 2023-2025), program expansion (LWLC and PACE), and external partnerships (IU School of Education Armstrong Teacher Educator program, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administration), positioning the district to accommodate demographic growth in central Hendricks County.

Name

Danville Community School Corporation

Legal name

Danville Community School Corporation

Website

https://danville.k12.in.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Danville Community School Corporation is a public K-12 district in central Hendricks County, Indiana, operating four schools (KG-12) plus preschool and before/after-school programs, funded by state aid, property taxes, and federal grants, and serving district-resident families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary education services
• Secondary education services
• Special education programs
• Preschool programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Danville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. The district covers approximately 83 square miles in central Hendricks County, organized in 1963.
2. Danville Community Education Foundation: Non-profit corporation that administers grants to faculty members for non-traditional student learning opportunities and scholarships to graduating DCHS seniors. In 2025, awarded over $18,000 in scholarships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Danville Community School Corporation operates a unified K-12 public school district serving students from preschool through grade 12 across four schools in central Hendricks County, Indiana. The district delivers classroom instruction, before/after school care, special education, English learner services, food services, and transportation. Educational operations are supported by digital platforms including PowerSchool (enrollment), Infinite Campus (grades/attendance), Schoology (learning management), and ParentSquare (family communication).

Product overview

Danville Community School Corporation operates as a unified K-12 public school district with four schools: Danville Community High School (grades 9-12), Danville Community Middle School (grades 5-8), Danville South Elementary (grades 2-4), and Danville North Elementary (grades KG-1). The district extends its educational offerings through the Little Warrior Learning Center (LWLC) preschool program and the PACE before-and-after-school care program. Supporting core instruction, the district provides Special Services (special education, English Learners, High Ability programs), Food Services, Transportation, and a Police Department for school safety. Technology-enabled operations include a 1:1 device program, PowerSchool for enrollment and registration, Infinite Campus Portal for real-time grade/attendance access, ParentSquare for family communication, Schoology LMS for digital learning, and FMX for event calendar management. The Danville Community Education Foundation (DCEF) provides supplemental funding through teacher grants and student scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Danville Community High School High school serving grades 9-12 located at 100 Warrior Way, offering AP courses, athletics, and college preparation programs.
• Danville Community Middle School Middle school serving grades 5-8 located at 1425 West Lincoln Street, including athletics and extracurricular activities.
• Danville South Elementary Elementary school serving grades 2-4 located at 1375 West Lincoln Street, operating 7:40 am-2:25 pm.
• Danville North Elementary Elementary school serving grades KG-1 located at 398 Urban Street, housing the Little Warrior Learning Center preschool.
• Little Warrior Learning Center (LWLC) Preschool Play-based preschool program for children ages 3-4 housed inside North Elementary, using HighScope curriculum, Second Step for social-emotional learning, and Learning Without Tears for early literacy and math skills.
• PACE Program Before-and-after-school program serving students from North Elementary, South Elementary, and DCMS (grades 5/6), providing homework assistance, study skills practice, recreational games, and creative activities. Also offers summer program.
• Special Services Comprehensive special education services including school-based therapies, developmental preschool, English Learners program, Section 504 accommodations, High Ability Program, and McKinney-Vento support for homeless students.
• Food Services School meal program providing breakfast and lunch, with online payment options through Infinite Campus, wellness initiatives, and special dietary accommodations.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation with route management through the Stopfinder app for parents to track bus stops and arrival times.
• Danville Community Education Foundation (DCEF) Non-profit organization administering classroom grants for teachers and scholarships for graduating DCHS seniors, including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program partnership.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana University School of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IU School of Education Armstrong Teacher Educator program partnership. Selects outstanding teachers for professional development, learning experiences, and provides $1,000 honorarium. DCMS teacher Billie Carlton selected for 2026-2027 cohort.
• Independent Colleges of Indiana / Hendricks County Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Independent Colleges of Indiana and Hendricks County Community Foundation to administer the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. This competitive scholarship awards full tuition, mandatory fees, and up to $900 annually for books for four years of undergraduate study at Indiana institutions.
• Hendricks County Health PartnershipminorOthersCommunity resource partnership connecting families with health resources including abuse support, food and nutrition, mental health services, and veteran support. Referenced on DCSC health information pages.
• Hendricks County Head StartminorOthersListed as community organization partner supporting young children and families in Hendricks County.
• Danville Public LibraryminorOthersCommunity partnership with local library for literacy and educational support. Library Youth Services collaborates with DCSC on events and learning initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/DCSCWarriors
• Instagraminstagram.com/dcscwarriors

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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