Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34

What Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 does

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 4,700 students from preschool through eighth grade across eight school buildings plus a preschool program in Glenview, Illinois, founded in 1942 and operating as a local education agency under the Illinois School Code. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and is funded primarily through local property taxes, Illinois State Board of Education evidence-based funding, and federal grants (including ESSER III and Title programs). It holds a Moody's Aaa bond rating, has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon school, and employs 383 FTE certified staff out of 501-1,000 total personnel.

The district's technology stack centers on a 1:1 iPad program for all students, operated under a 'Balanced Learning in a Digital World' framework that includes AI governance guidelines, grade-band specific technology use policies, and Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) compliance. Operational systems include PowerSchool for student information and online registration, ParentSquare for family communications across email/text/phone, Finalsite for website management, eFunds for Schools for fee and meal payments, and the Choosi menu app for nutrition information. Specialized service lines span Food & Nutrition Services (with USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast Program participation and the #BeWell34 wellness initiative), student transportation, special education with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, multilingual services including Spanish and Mongolian Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees, gifted/enrichment programs, before- and after-school activities, and summer programs.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly tax- and formula-driven, with secondary fee income from meals (breakfast $2.15; lunch $3.75-$4.40 by grade band, 2026-27 prices), book rental, technology fees, sports, and bus transportation. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the eight physical school buildings and the PowerSchool online portal, with ParentSquare as the primary family engagement channel. The district's go-to-market is structurally non-commercial: enrollment is open to district residents at no tuition, while partnerships with the Glenview Education Foundation, PTA councils, and the Debra Gelfand Children's Foundation support enrichment, fundraising, and family wellness programming.

Name

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34

Legal name

Glenview Public School District 34

Website

https://glenview34.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 4,700 preschool through eighth-grade students across eight schools in Glenview, Illinois, funded primarily by property taxes and state aid and holding a Moody's Aaa bond rating.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school services
• Special education programs
• Student nutrition services
• Pupil transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from local property taxes approved through tax levy process
2. State Funding: Illinois State Board of Education funding including evidence-based funding formula
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants including ESSER III for COVID-19 recovery, Title programs for special populations
4. Student Fees: Fees for meals (breakfast/lunch), book rental, materials, technology, sports, and bus transportation
5. National School Lunch/Breakfast Program: USDA-administered programs providing meal reimbursement, with some students qualifying for free/reduced meals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 is a public elementary school district operating eight schools and a preschool, delivering K-8 educational instruction and student support services to approximately 4,700 students residing within district boundaries. Core offerings include general academic instruction, special education, gifted/enrichment, multilingual services, food and nutrition, transportation, and before/after-school programming funded primarily through property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Product overview

Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 is a public elementary school district serving preschool through 8th grade students. The district operates a unified platform of educational programs across 8 schools: District 34 Preschool (ages 3-5) and 7 K-8 schools (Henking, Lyon, Westbrook for K-2; Glen Grove, Hoffman, Pleasant Ridge for 3-5; Springman and Attea for 6-8). The district provides core educational instruction enhanced by specialized programs including Gifted/Enrichment, Multilingual Services, Special Education, Food & Nutrition Services, and Transportation. Strategic initiatives are guided by the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan focused on Belonging & Well-Being, Creativity & Innovation, and Collaboration & Community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District 34 Preschool Preschool program for ages 3-5 hosted at Westbrook School, offering morning and afternoon sessions for 3-4 and 4-5 year olds.
• Primary Schools (K-2) Three primary schools serving kindergarten through second grade: Henking School, Lyon School, and Westbrook School, located throughout Glenview, Illinois.
• Intermediate Schools (3-5) Three intermediate elementary schools serving grades 3-5: Glen Grove School, Hoffman School, and Pleasant Ridge School in Glenview, Illinois.
• Middle Schools (6-8) Two middle schools serving grades 6-8: Springman Middle School and Attea Middle School in Glenview, Illinois.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programming including Behavioral Intervention Guidelines, Extended School Year, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and McKinney-Vento services for qualifying students.
• Gifted/Enrichment Program Program for academically gifted students providing enrichment activities and advanced learning opportunities aligned with the Illinois Acceleration Act.
• Multilingual Services Bilingual Language Services and Global/Heritage Language Services with Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees (BPAC) supporting families in Spanish and Mongolian.
• Food and Nutrition Services Daily on-site breakfast and lunch service across all schools participating in the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, with #BeWell34 student wellness initiatives.
• Student Transportation Bus transportation services including regular routes and activity bus runs for after-school programs, provided to eligible students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moody's Aaa Status maintained consistently for multiple years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glenview Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting District 34 through fundraising for educational programs and initiatives. Website: gef34.org. Collaborates with district on grants, enrichment programs, and student support.
• The Debra Gelfand Children's FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing support for District 34 children and families. Website: debragelfand.org. Supports wellness initiatives including the 5K Color Run.
• PTA GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-Teacher Associations operating at each school. Supports school activities, fundraising, and family engagement. Each school has its own PTA group.
• Northfield Township Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource available to District 34 families. Referenced as community resource for families in need.
• Glenbrook District 225minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring high school district. District 34 collaborates with D225 on school closings due to weather and other coordination efforts. Many families have students in both districts.
• Neighboring Township Districts (27, 28, 30, 31)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict 34 works collaboratively with surrounding township school districts on weather-related closings to minimize disruption for families.
• TrueNorth Educational CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates with District 34 on weather-related closings and other regional educational matters.
• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency governing district operations, funding, reporting, and compliance. District files budgets, audits, and state report cards with ISBE.
• USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal nutrition programs administered by USDA ensuring meals meet nutritional standards. District participates in NSLP and SBP for breakfast and lunch programs.
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program providing nutrition benefits to eligible children. Issuances provided to District 34 families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Glenbrook High School District 225: Feeder high school district for District 34 graduates; comparable as a Glenview-area Illinois public school entity but operates secondary grades (9-12) rather than K-8.
• Evanston/Skokie School District 65: Larger neighboring Illinois public K-8 district with broader offerings and demographic mix; broadly comparable on the public K-8 operating model though operating at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sunset Ridge School District 29: Small K-8 public district serving Northfield Township communities directly adjacent to Glenview; comparable on Illinois evidence-based funding reliance and K-8 enrollment model.
• Avoca School District 37: Neighboring Northfield Township K-8 district serving parts of Glenview, Northfield, and Wilmette; closely comparable in grade-band structure and resident-funded funding model.
• Wilmette School District 39: Suburban Chicago K-8 public school district serving Wilmette; comparable size, demographic profile, and Illinois School Code operating framework as District 34.
• Skokie School District 68: Suburban Chicago K-8 public district with comparable multilingual learner services and Illinois funding exposure; directly comparable on student services and bilingual programming.
• Northbrook School District 27: Adjacent Illinois public K-8 school district serving Northbrook; directly comparable suburban Chicago K-8 governance model, funding structure, and student services approach.
• Park Ridge-Niles School District 64: Larger suburban Chicago K-8 public district; comparable in operating scale, multi-school administration, and reliance on property tax revenue from a similar demographic base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLbXXxvDIZ6DzAmqSokLXrhltzg5J_tFyp
• Facebookfacebook.com/Glenview-School-District-34-122373657914305
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glenview-public-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/glenviewd34
• Xx.com/glenview34

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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