What Pateros School District does

Pateros School District is a public K-12 school district operating a single consolidated school at 344 W Beach Street, Pateros, Washington. The district serves students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in a small rural community under Washington State education law, governed by a locally elected Board of Directors. Its current Superintendent/Principal is Scotti Wiltse.

The district delivers a broad program portfolio including Career and Technical Education (CTE), College in the High School, FFA/Voice of Agriculture, Fine Arts, Music, Special Education, Highly Capable (gifted) services, Title One and LAP intervention programs, and a Migrant Program. Support services encompass food services, transportation, library services, school nursing, school psychology, school counseling, and a school-based Mental Health Professional. Co-curricular offerings include a full Athletic Department spanning basketball, football, volleyball, track, softball, baseball, cheerleading, and wrestling, plus ASB activities. The district also operates a GEAR UP college-readiness program and has adopted a 4-Day Student School Week structure.

As a government entity, Pateros School District is funded through state per-pupil allocations, federal categorical programs (Title I, Title III, IDEA, Migrant Education, GEAR UP), and local property tax revenues. No tuition is charged. The district employs approximately 42 staff (per the staff directory), led by Superintendent/Principal Scotti Wiltse, SPED Director/Dean of Students Sheri Mortimer, Business Manager Brandon Rose, and Athletic Director Marcus Stennes. Its technology footprint is minimal and non-AI: a website platform developed and hosted by IES/Cyberschool, with email infrastructure delivered through Microsoft Online (WebMail), and a subscription-based SMS/email alert system for parent and community communications.

Name

Pateros School District

Legal name

Pateros School District

Website

https://pateros.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pateros School District is a public K-12 school district in Pateros, Washington, operating a single consolidated school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th grade with academic, CTE, special education, mental health, and athletic programs funded by state, federal, and local sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• School counseling programs
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pateros

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through state and federal education funding, local tax revenues, and government appropriations. Operates as a non-profit public institution providing free K-12 education.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pateros School District is a public K-12 school district operating a consolidated school serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in Pateros, Washington. The district delivers free public education including core academic instruction, career and technical education (CTE), special education, gifted (Highly Capable) programming, college-in-the-high-school courses, agricultural education (FFA), fine arts, music, athletics, mental health and counseling services, food services, and transportation.

Product overview

Pateros School District is a K-12 public school district offering a comprehensive educational program with a single-site school structure. The district provides core academic programs including CTE, College in the High School, Fine Arts, Music, and Special Education, supported by Title One/LAP intervention programs, the Highly Capable program for gifted students, and the Migrant Program. Co-curricular offerings include FFA/Agricultural Education and a full Athletic Department with multiple sports. Support services encompass Food Services, Library, School Nursing, Psychology, Counseling, Transportation, and the GEAR UP college preparation program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and Technical Education program providing K-12 students with technical skills and career preparation across various vocational areas.
• College in the High School Program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education.
• FFA/Voice of Agriculture Agricultural education program combining classroom instruction with hands-on learning and FFA leadership activities.
• Fine Arts Program Visual arts curriculum and instruction for K-12 students.
• Music Program Musical education including band, choir, and instrumental instruction for K-12 students.
• Special Education Individualized education programs and support services for K-12 students with disabilities.
• Highly Capable Program Gifted and talented education services for K-12 students demonstrating exceptional academic abilities.
• Title One and LAP Programs Federal and state funded intervention programs for academic improvement of K-12 students.
• Food Services School meal and nutrition services program for K-12 students.
• Library Services School library resources and literacy support for K-12 students.
• Athletic Department Interscholastic sports programs including basketball, football, volleyball, track, softball, baseball, cheerleading, and wrestling for K-12 students.
• GEAR UP Program Federal grant program designed to increase college attendance among low-income students in the district.
• School Counseling Services Academic advising, college preparation, and social-emotional support services for K-12 students.
• Mental Health Services School-based mental health counseling and support services for K-12 students.
• Migrant Program Educational support services for children of migrant agricultural workers within the district.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IES/CyberschoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb development company that developed and maintains the Pateros School District website. Provides website hosting, content management, and notification gateway services for the district.
• Microsoft (WebMail)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides email infrastructure for district communications through Microsoft Online services (WebMail link in website navigation).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Methow Valley School District: Public K-12 district serving Twisp and the Methow Valley in Okanogan County, WA. Comparable small rural North-Central Washington district offering similar comprehensive programming including outdoor/agricultural education.
• Manson School District: Public K-12 district in Manson, WA, on the north shore of Lake Chelan. Small rural district serving a comparably-sized community to Pateros with similar funding and operational constraints.
• Brewster School District: Public K-12 district in Brewster, WA, located in Okanogan County adjacent to Pateros. Closest geographic peer with a similarly small rural footprint and consolidated K-12 structure, directly comparable on enrollment scale and funding model.
• Orondo School District: Public K-12 district in Orondo, WA, in Douglas County near Pateros. Comparable small rural district with similar demographics and funding model.
• Entiat School District: Public K-12 district in Entiat, WA, in Chelan County. Very small rural district comparable to Pateros on scale, programmatic scope, and dependence on state/federal funding.
• Lake Chelan School District: Public K-12 district in Chelan, WA, in neighboring Chelan County. Similar small-town rural profile with consolidated school structure and comparable program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: National charter school network operating K-12 public charter schools. Functions as a peer entity in the K-12 public education space with comparable mission (college preparation for underserved students) and funding model (public per-pupil allocations).
• Connections Academy: Operates tuition-free online public schools (sponsored by local districts) across multiple states. Provides a digital alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar K-12 districts like Pateros, particularly for families seeking online or hybrid models.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Nonprofit charter management organization operating public charter schools primarily in California, with a college-prep mission for underserved students. Comparable to Pateros as a K-12 public school operator funded through per-pupil allocations.
• Stride, Inc. Public company (NYSE: LRN, formerly K12 Inc.) operating online K-12 programs including state-funded virtual public school options. Represents the broader digital/online alternative to traditional public K-12 districts and competes indirectly for school-choice students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpateros%2Eorg%2Findex%2Ecfm%3Ft=
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pateros-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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