Waverly Shell Rock Community School

What Waverly Shell Rock Community School does

Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 1415 4th Avenue SW, Waverly, Iowa, serving students across Waverly, Shell Rock, and surrounding Bremer County communities through Iowa's open enrollment mechanism. The district operates eight school sites: three elementary schools (North Ridge, Prairie West, and Shell Rock), one middle school (grades 5-8), one high school (grades 9-12) co-located with the Greenview Alternative School, the specialized Lied Campus for K-12 students with additional behavioral needs, and the Little Go-Hawk Learning Center preschool. Programs include core academics, career and technical education across four pathways (agricultural/food/natural resources, applied science/engineering/manufacturing, business/finance/marketing, and family/consumer sciences), fine arts, athletics, and extracurriculars. During the 2025-2026 school year, 139 high school students earned 191 industry-recognized credentials.

The technology stack is standard K-12 EdTech rather than proprietary: Infinite Campus for student information and parent/student portals, Apptegy for website content management, and ThrillShare for communications, live feeds, and event registration. Middle school students participate in a 1:1 device program (iPad or Chromebook). No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platforms, patents, or differentiated technology infrastructure are disclosed.

As a public school district (government state entity, not for-profit), Waverly-Shell Rock is funded primarily through local property taxes and Iowa per-pupil state aid, supplemented by federal programs, grants, and an independent 501(c)(3) — the WSR Community Schools Foundation — which operates the Go-Hawk Scholarship Fund, Smart Money Teacher Grants, and the Nest Money Endowment Fund. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education; David Hill serves as Superintendent. There are no funding rounds, M&A, equity issuances, or commercial product revenue streams. Operational metrics include a 96% student attendance rate, 91% graduation rate, 91% staff retention rate, and 87% of students taking advanced or post-secondary courses.

Name

Waverly Shell Rock Community School

Legal name

Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools

Website

https://wsr.k12.ia.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools is a public K-12 district in Iowa operating 8 schools across preschool through grade 12, plus alternative and behavioral programs, serving families in Waverly, Shell Rock, and Bremer County through tax and state funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Alternative education programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waverly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding (Tax & State): As a public school district in Iowa, Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools is primarily funded through local property taxes and state per-pupil funding. Additional revenue comes from federal programs, grants, and community donations through the WSR Community Schools Foundation.
2. Foundation & Community Donations: The WSR Community Schools Foundation (a separate 501(c)(3) organization) raises funds for Go-Hawk Scholarship Fund, Smart Money Teacher Grants, Nest Money Endowment Fund, and other educational programs, supplementing district resources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools operates a unified K-12 public school district headquartered in Waverly, Iowa, delivering preschool through 12th-grade instruction across eight school buildings (three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school with alternative program, a specialized Lied Campus for students with behavioral needs, and a preschool center). The district offers comprehensive academic instruction, career and technical education (CTE) programs, fine arts, athletics, extracurricular activities, and industry-recognized credential pathways, funded primarily through local property taxes and state per-pupil funding.

Product overview

Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools operates as a unified K-12 public school district with eight distinct school sites: three elementary schools (North Ridge, Prairie West, Shell Rock), one middle school (grades 5-8), one high school with an alternative school option (Greenview), and a specialized Lied Education Center for students with behavioral needs, plus a preschool program (Little Go-Hawk Learning Center). The district also offers career and technical education programs, fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities as add-on programs to the core academic offerings. A separate W-SR Foundation supports scholarships and educational grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenview Alternative School: Alternative high school program with individualized pacing and support
• Little Go-Hawk Learning Center
• Go-Hawk Gold Standard

Products and services

• Waverly-Shell Rock High School and Greenview Alternative School Comprehensive high school for grades 9-12 preparing students for college, trade school, or workforce, offering academic courses, career and technical programs in agriculture, business, and industrial technology, plus fine arts and athletics. Greenview Alternative School co-located provides individualized pacing and support for students who benefit from an alternative approach.
• Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Middle school for grades 5-8 offering core subjects plus exploratory classes including STEM, art, and wellness, with a 1:1 technology program providing every student with an iPad or Chromebook to support the transition to higher independence.
• Waverly-Shell Rock Lied Campus Structured K-12 setting serving students with additional behavioral needs, focusing on social-emotional skills, empathy, behavioral support, individualized academic support, and transition support back to home schools.
• Prairie West Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 with literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music, PE, social-emotional support, and enrichment opportunities. Also home to the Little Go-Hawk Learning Center preschool program on the Prairie West campus.
• Shell Rock Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Shell Rock community with comprehensive academic instruction and enrichment programs.
• North Ridge Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4 with academic instruction, enrichment opportunities, and a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Little Go-Hawk Learning Center (Preschool) Preschool program for typically three and four-year-olds with full-day and half-day options, supporting social, emotional, and early academic growth in preparation for kindergarten.
• WSR Community Schools Foundation Separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises and distributes funds for the Go-Hawk Scholarship Fund (recognizing graduating seniors), Smart Money Teacher Grants (K-12 educational projects), and the Nest Money Endowment Fund (permanent fund supporting teaching excellence and innovation).

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% graduation rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WSR Community Schools FoundationcoreOthersThe WSR Community Schools Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a volunteer board of directors. It operates independently from the school district and does not receive state or federal funds. The Foundation funds vital programs including the Go-Hawk Scholarship Fund (recognizing graduating seniors), Smart Money Teacher Grants (K-12 educational projects), and the Nest Money Endowment Fund (permanent fund supporting teaching excellence and innovation). All contributions are tax-deductible. The Foundation is described as a catalyst to expand and enhance educational experiences for students, staff, and residents of the district.
• Homesafe Driving SchoolminorOthersHomesafe Driving School offers driver's education classes for WSR students (August 25 to October 3rd for fall offerings). Registration is handled through homesafedrivered.com/classes. The district facilitates registration information but the program is operated by Homesafe Driving School with a district contact (Nick Willenborg).
• Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB)coreOthersIASB is a professional organization serving Iowa's school boards. Waverly-Shell Rock Board of Education members participate in IASB training, workshops, conferences, and the IASB Summit on Student Success. The district's board received the IASB Team Achievement Award in 2024, recognizing commitment to professional growth and effective governance.
• Waverly Municipal BandminorOthersThe Waverly Municipal Band holds concerts at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Auditorium (July 16 event), demonstrating community use of district facilities and community integration. The district provides facilities for community cultural events.
• Iowa Economic Development AuthorityminorOthersThe Iowa Economic Development Authority's Iowans Create Community Mural Program funded Waverly's new mural 'Charm Around Every Corner,' which includes recognition of the Go-Hawks and the critical role of public schools in the community. Local students and art teachers participated in the creative process.
• City of WaverlyminorOthersThe City of Waverly collaborated on the community mural project 'Charm Around Every Corner,' which celebrates the people, places, traditions, and experiences of Waverly, with the district's Go-Hawk schools as a featured charm. The district was featured in Waverly's new mural, highlighting the partnership between the city and its schools.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Denver Community School District: Smaller rural Iowa public K-12 district in Bremer-adjacent territory. Directly comparable in single-county dependency, small-district economics, and K-12 program structure.
• Cedar Falls Community School District: Neighboring Iowa public K-12 district serving Cedar Falls and surrounding Black Hawk County. Operates multiple elementary, middle, and high schools with similar CTE, fine arts, and athletics programming — the closest direct open-enrollment competitor to WSR in the region.
• Independence Community School District: Northeast Iowa public K-12 district of similar size operating elementary, middle, and high school programs. Comparable in district scale, CTE emphasis, and rural Iowa operating context.
• Charles City Community School District: Rural Iowa public K-12 district of comparable size operating multiple school buildings and CTE programs. Closely comparable in scale, governance structure (elected board), and funding model.
• Nashua-Plainfield Community School District: Small northeast Iowa public K-12 district serving multiple communities. Comparable in budget scale, multi-building structure, and CTE/agricultural pathway offerings.
• Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District: Rural northeast Iowa public K-12 district of comparable size. Similar in scale, community-driven identity, and reliance on agricultural region demographics for enrollment.
• Janesville Consolidated School District: Very small Bremer County public K-12 district operating from a single-campus footprint. Comparable as a county peer and as an open-enrollment option that competes with WSR for in-county families.

Broad incumbents

• Waterloo Community Schools: Larger urban Iowa public K-12 district operating an extensive portfolio of schools. Comparable in governance and funding model, but operates at a significantly larger scale and serves as a competing open-enrollment destination for WSR-area families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WaverlyShellrockSchools
• Xx.com/WSRcsd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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