Red Wing Public Schools

What Red Wing Public Schools does

Red Wing Public Schools (Independent School District 256) is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 2,000+ students from early childhood through grade 12 in Red Wing, Minnesota. The district operates five physical campuses: Red Wing High School (grades 8–12), Twin Bluff Middle School (grades 5–7), Burnside Elementary (grades 2–4), Sunnyside Elementary (K–grade 1), and Colvill Family Center (early childhood from birth through kindergarten). Programs span the full pre-K–12 continuum, including Little Wingers Preschool (Four Star Parent Aware rated), special education coordinated through the Goodhue County Education District, English language development under the WIDA framework, Title I literacy intervention, ADSIS behavioral/academic support, Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps tutoring, and dual credit pathways with Minnesota State College Southeast and the University of Minnesota.

The district's technology stack is composed of standard K-12 administrative platforms rather than proprietary systems. ParentVUE/StudentVUE (Synergy) provides web and mobile access to grades, attendance, and teacher communication with single sign-on across siblings. Follett Destiny manages library collections district-wide, accessible 24/7. A 1:1 Chromebook program supports student device access. The website is powered by rSchoolToday and authenticated via Arbiter. Parchment handles official transcript requests. No proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs are documented.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through public funding mechanisms: Minnesota state per-pupil aid, local property tax levies, and federal categorical grants including Title I, IDEA special education funding, and state aids such as ADSIS. Supplemental fee-based programs — Little Wingers Preschool, Kids Junction before/after and summer child care, community education classes, and $138.43-per-child homeschool reimbursements — contribute incremental revenue but represent a small share of total funding. The district is governed by an elected School Board, administered by Superintendent Bob Jaszczak, and employs approximately 391 staff across instructional, administrative, and support roles.

Name

Red Wing Public Schools

Legal name

Independent School District 256

Website

https://redwing.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Red Wing Public Schools (ISD 256) is a public K-12 district in Red Wing, Minnesota, operating five schools serving approximately 2,000+ students from early childhood through grade 12, funded primarily by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAE

Public K–12 Combined Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDADABAJ

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood programs
• Special education services
• Dual credit courses
• School-age child care

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Wing

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded primarily through Minnesota state education funding formula (per-pupil allocation), local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I, IDEA special education funding, and state categorical aids. Revenue is recurring annually based on enrollment counts and property values.
2. Fee-Based Programs: Little Wingers Preschool (fee-based with scholarship funds for financial need), Kids Junction before/after school child care (fee-based), and community education classes offered at low cost with fee waivers available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Red Wing Public Schools (Independent School District 256) operates a public K-12 education system in Red Wing, Minnesota through five schools serving students from early childhood through grade 12. The district delivers core academic instruction aligned to Minnesota state standards, supplemented by specialized support programs (Title I, ADSIS, English Language Development, Special Education, Reading Corps, Math Corps), dual credit pathways (AP, Concurrent Enrollment, PSEO), and ancillary fee-based services such as Little Wingers Preschool and Kids Junction child care.

Product overview

Red Wing Public Schools (Independent School District 256) is a public school district in Red Wing, Minnesota operating a platform of five schools serving students from early childhood through grade 12. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio consisting of core school operations (Red Wing High School grades 8-12, Twin Bluff Middle School grades 5-7, Sunnyside Elementary K-1, Burnside Elementary grades 2-4, and Colvill Family Center for early childhood birth-kindergarten) supplemented by specialized academic support programs. These include Title I literacy intervention, ADSIS behavioral/academic support, Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps tutoring, English Language Development instruction, and special education services. Secondary students access dual credit pathways through AP courses, concurrent enrollment, College in the Schools, and PSEO. The district also provides extended care through Kids Junction child care and Little Wingers Preschool at the early childhood level. All schools utilize ParentVUE/StudentVUE for grade access and Follett Destiny for library management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GoWingers: Athletics and activities website for Red Wing Public Schools students
• Kids Junction
• Little Wingers Preschool

Products and services

• Red Wing High School (Grades 8-12) Public high school serving grades 8-12 in Red Wing, Minnesota, offering Advanced Placement courses, dual credit pathways, PSEO, Project Lead the Way engineering, credit recovery, and post-secondary education options.
• Twin Bluff Middle School (Grades 5-7) Public middle school serving grades 5-7 at 2120 Twin Bluff Road, implementing the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework to support positive culture and student development.
• Sunnyside Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 1) Public elementary school serving kindergarten and grade 1 at 1669 Southwood Ave., Red Wing, MN, providing an exceptional educational environment for young learners.
• Burnside Elementary School (Grades 2-4) Public elementary school serving grades 2-4 at 5001 Learning Lane, Red Wing, MN, committed to high quality teaching in a safe and caring environment with the motto 'Safe. Kind. Responsible.'
• Colvill Family Center (Early Childhood) Early childhood education center at 269 E. Fifth St., Red Wing, MN, serving families with children from birth to kindergarten entrance through parent/child classes, child-only preschool programs, ECFE, Little Wingers Preschool, and early childhood screening.
• Little Wingers Preschool Four Star Parent Aware rated public school preschool program for children ages 3 to kindergarten entrance, using Creative Curriculum for Preschool and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments aligned to Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. Programs range from two half-days to five full days per week. Fee-based with scholarship funds available.
• Kids Junction (School-Age Child Care) School-age child care program serving elementary students (Pre-K through Grade 4) throughout the school year and summer at Sunnyside and Burnside Elementary schools, providing a safe, creative environment with crafts, games, physical activities, and field trips. Fee-based.
• Dual Credit and PSEO Programs College credit programs at Red Wing High School including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Concurrent Enrollment with Minnesota State College Southeast, College in the Schools with University of Minnesota, and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) for grades 10-12.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services for students with disabilities, covering 13 disability categories (including Specific Learning Disabilities, Speech Impaired, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and others) plus Section 504 accommodations. Coordinated through the Goodhue County Education District with member districts (Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Lake City, Zumbrota-Mazeppa).
• English Language Development Program English Language Development program teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English to students who qualify for EL instruction, using the WIDA standards framework. Services are aligned with Minnesota Department of Education requirements and include annual ACCESS for ELLs testing.
• Title I Literacy Program Federally funded program providing extra academic assistance, primarily focused on literacy, to students at Sunnyside Elementary, Burnside Elementary, and Twin Bluff Middle School. Operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESEA) as Targeted Assistance Programming.
• ADSIS (Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services) Program providing additional academic or behavioral support to help students succeed in the general education environment, reducing inappropriate referrals to special education by providing proactive instruction. Locally focuses on literacy support beyond and/or in addition to Title I.
• Credit Recovery Program Online curriculum program for students to make up failed courses, with Night School meeting weekly during the school year and Summer School running for 3 weeks in June. Teachers are on site to assist students.
• Homeschool Program and Reimbursement Homeschool program providing shared time classes, standardized testing, and graduation pathway from Red Wing High School. Includes $138.43 per child reimbursement for 2026-2027 school year for eligible textbooks, standardized tests, and individualized instructional materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four Star Parent Aware rated preschool program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Goodhue County Education DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Red Wing School District provides special education services in collaboration with the Goodhue County Education District. Other member districts include Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Lake City, and Zumbrota-Mazeppa. Coordinated services include Setting IV programs for students with intensive IEP needs, STEP transition program, and staff development.
• Three Rivers Community Action Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Rivers Community Action's Head Start program for Goodhue County operates out of Colvill Family Center. Families must reside in Goodhue County. Contact: 800-277-8418 ext. 153.
• Minnesota State College SoutheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit/concurrent enrollment partnership where students are dually enrolled at Minnesota State College Southeast and RWHS. Students must apply, meet GPA and Accuplacer requirements to qualify for college credit. Also partner for Red Wing College Promise program.
• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in the Schools program allows students to be dually enrolled at the University of Minnesota and RWHS. Students must meet GPA requirements to earn college credit. Project Lead the Way credits can also be obtained through University of Minnesota.
• Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing cultural liaison services and emergency transportation support. District staff member Carla Contla serves as interpreter and cultural liaison.
• Minnesota Reading CorpsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of AmeriCorps. Reading Corps volunteers work with students at Sunnyside Elementary and Burnside Elementary to improve reading proficiency. Recognized by Library of Congress for best practices. Uses science of how children learn for tutor training.
• Minnesota Math CorpsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of AmeriCorps. Math Corps volunteers work with Burnside Elementary and Twin Bluff Middle School students who need extra math help. Volunteers track progress and regularly assess data to work toward learning targets.
• Minnesota Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing funding (Title I, ADSIS), policy guidance, and oversight. District aligns programming with state standards and receives per-pupil funding through state formula.
• PACER CenterminorOthersPACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) provides resources for parents of children with disabilities. Listed as special education online resource.
• ProAct Inc.minorOthersListed as partner for special education services, providing additional support resources for students with disabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Parent Aware: Minnesota's quality rating system for early childhood programs that awarded Little Wingers Preschool its Four Star rating. Comparable as a quality-assurance body whose standards shape the district's preschool differentiation.
• Project Lead the Way: STEM curriculum provider whose engineering courses are offered at Red Wing High School with articulated college credit. Comparable as an educational content/curriculum partner supplying differentiated programming.

Direct peers

• Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools: Goodhue County Education District member partnering with Red Wing on special education. Similar public K-12 district model and rural Minnesota context.
• Rochester Public Schools: A larger Minnesota public school district serving the Rochester, MN area with similar K-12 public school district structure, state funding model, and academic programming including AP and PSEO. Directly comparable as a neighboring southeast Minnesota district.
• Goodhue Public Schools: Goodhue County Education District member working with Red Wing on coordinated special education. Directly comparable small Minnesota public K-12 district.
• Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools: Listed Goodhue County Education District member partnering with Red Wing. Comparable public K-12 district operating under the same Minnesota per-pupil funding formula.
• Cannon Falls Public Schools: Another Goodhue County Education District member, providing special education services in collaboration with Red Wing. Comparable in size, mission, and service mix as a small Minnesota public K-12 district.
• Lake City Public Schools: Member district of the Goodhue County Education District alongside Red Wing; comparable small southeast Minnesota public K-12 district with similar funding model and special education coordination. Cited as a direct cooperative peer.

Regional players

• Minnesota Reading Corps: AmeriCorps tutoring program embedded in Red Wing's elementary schools. Comparable as a regional literacy intervention provider operating within the same district footprint and recognized by the Library of Congress.

Broad incumbents

• Minnesota Department of Education: State education agency that funds, oversees, and sets policy for Red Wing Public Schools. Comparable as the broader governing/sectoral body, and a natural peer for understanding funding, compliance, and standards context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RWPublicSchools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@redwingpublicschools4195
• Facebookfacebook.com/RWPS256
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isd-256

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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