School District of Holmen

What School District of Holmen does

School District of Holmen is a public K-12 school district organized as a unit of local government under Wisconsin state law, serving approximately 4,250+ students across five municipalities — Holmen, Farmington, Hamilton, Holland, and Onalaska. The district operates six schools: one high school (built 1993, 288,000 sq ft), one middle school (built 1955, 224,624 sq ft with 2025 cafeteria renovation), and four elementary schools (Prairie View, Evergreen, Viking, Sand Lake), supported by a Transportation/Maintenance/Training facility. Total facility footprint is approximately 800,000 sq ft of buildings across 200+ acres, maintained by 44 full- and part-time custodial and maintenance staff. The district employs roughly 579 staff in aggregate, with a hierarchical leadership structure led by District Administrator Dr. Kristin Mueller and four Executive Directors covering Finance & Operations, Student Services, Instructional Services, and Human Resources.

The district's core product is comprehensive K-12 public education spanning 4K early childhood through grade 12, including special education, Talented & Gifted, Title I, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) programs. Technology is delivered through a 1:1 device program — Acer Spin and Lenovo 500e Chromebooks for grades 2-12, iPads for K-1 — backed by an optional $35/year Device Protection Plan. The EdTech stack integrates Infinite Campus (student information system with parent/student mobile apps), Canvas LMS, ClassLink SSO, Skyward (business services), Employee Navigator (benefits), eduClimber (analytics), LINQ Connect (meal management), STOPit (anonymous safety reporting), IncidentIQ (help desk), and Procore (construction project management for the 2022 referendum build-out).

The business model is a publicly funded government operation rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is sourced from local property taxes levied across the five municipalities, per-pupil and categorical state aid from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, federal Title and special education grants, and modest transactional revenue from student fees, meal payments, and donations. Capital expenditures are funded separately through voter-approved referendums, the most recent being the November 8, 2022 facilities referendum. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: automatic enrollment for district residents and Wisconsin's inter-district open enrollment process for non-residents, with online registration handled through the Infinite Campus portal.

Name

School District of Holmen

Legal name

School District of Holmen

Website

https://holmen.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public K-12 school district in Holmen, Wisconsin serving 4,250+ students across six schools in five municipalities. Operates a district-wide 1:1 device program and integrated EdTech stack, funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

School IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity for K–12 (Network, Identity, SSO) (EDAJAMAM)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Primary and secondary education
• Student transportation services
• School nutrition programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Holmen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes levied on residents of Holmen, Farmington, Hamilton, Holland, and Onalaska areas.
2. State Aid: Revenue from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction including per-pupil aid and categorical aids.
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Title programs, special education funding, and other federal educational grants.
4. Student Fees and Meal Payments: Fees for activities, athletic participation, and meal payments. Lunch accounts managed through Infinite Campus.
5. Donations and Grants: Donations from individuals and organizations, grants for specific programs and facilities improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The School District of Holmen is a public K-12 education provider serving students from 4-year-old Kindergarten through grade 12 across six schools (one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools). The district delivers comprehensive educational instruction, a 1:1 technology program issuing Chromebooks to grades 2-12 and iPads to K-1, student transportation for over 4,250 students daily, nutrition and meal programs, special education services, and student support programs including the STOPit safety reporting system.

Product overview

School District of Holmen is a public K-12 school district offering educational services through seven schools: Holmen High School, Holmen Middle School, and five elementary schools (Prairie View, Evergreen, Viking, Sand Lake, and elementary). The district operates a comprehensive 1:1 Technology Program providing personal devices to all students—Chromebooks for grades 2-12 and iPads for grades K-1. Key technology-integrated services include nutrition/meal management via LINQ Connect, transportation services accessible through Infinite Campus, and STOPit safety reporting. The district utilizes multiple integrated platforms including Infinite Campus for student information, Canvas LMS, Skyward for business services, ClassLink for SSO, Employee Navigator for benefits, and eduClimber for analytics. Ancillary services include special education, Talented & Gifted programs, Title I support, and MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully passed November 2022 referendum for facility improvements addressing district needs beyond annual budget capacity

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kelly EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered for substitute teachers, aides, and paraprofessionals across the district. Kelly Education manages substitute teacher placement, compensation, and scheduling. Located at holmenwi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/holmen.jsp.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing real-time access to assignments, attendance, grades, schedules, and parent communication. District ID: HSGQHG. Apps available for iOS and Android.
• Canvas LMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System for course content, assignments, and student engagement across district schools.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-administered retirement system. Total 2026 contribution rate is 14.4% (7.2% employee, 7.2% employer).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict provides Employee Assistance Program for staff wellness and support services.
• Wisconsin DPIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin Department of Public Instruction - regulatory and funding body for public schools. District complies with DPI requirements for enrollment, curriculum, and reporting.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational crisis line for suicide prevention referenced in district suicide prevention resources. Call or text 988, available 24/7.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sun Prairie Area School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district similar in scale and growth profile, recognized for 1:1 device programs and community-funded capital improvements via referendums. Different geographic region but highly relevant functional peer.
• Winona Area Public Schools: Neighboring Minnesota public K-12 district serving the Winona area directly across the Wisconsin border. Operates under Minnesota funding rules but competes for cross-state commuting families and shares rural-midwest demographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district of comparable and slightly larger scale known for technology integration and 1:1 device programs. Serves as a peer benchmark on EdTech adoption and referendum-funded facility investment.
• Eau Claire Area School District: Larger Wisconsin public K-12 district in western Wisconsin that serves as a regional anchor and competes with Holmen for open-enrollment transfers and staff. Operates at significantly larger scale but in the same regulatory environment.

Direct peers

• La Crosse School District: Larger Wisconsin public K-12 district in adjacent La Crosse County, sharing state aid per-pupil funding and competing with Holmen through Wisconsin's inter-district open enrollment program. Same regulatory environment under Wisconsin DPI.
• School District of Tomah: Mid-size Wisconsin public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale (~3,000-4,000 students) and rural-suburban mix. Comparable governance, funding, and EdTech adoption profile in western Wisconsin.
• Sparta Area School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district of similar size operating under identical state-aid and property-tax funding mechanics. Comparable in scale, regulatory framework, and EdTech integration patterns.
• School District of Onalaska: Neighboring Wisconsin public K-12 district serving overlapping communities (Onalaska is one of the five municipalities in Holmen's attendance area). Competes directly for open-enrollment students and household moves between La Crosse County districts.
• School District of West Salem: Smaller Wisconsin public K-12 district in La Crosse County operating under the same funding model (state aid + property tax) and serving similar community-scale enrollment. Comparable in size and operational scope.

Others

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI): State regulatory and funding body that oversees all Wisconsin public K-12 districts including Holmen. Sets the per-pupil aid formula, categorical aids, and compliance requirements that govern Holmen's revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SDHolmen
• Facebookfacebook.com/holmenschools
• Xx.com/SD_Holmen

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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