Keller ISD

What Keller ISD does

Keller Independent School District is a public school district serving more than 30,000 students across 51 square miles (the third-largest land area in Tarrant County, Texas) through 43 campuses: 23 elementary schools, 3 intermediate schools (scheduled for consolidation), 7 middle schools, 4 comprehensive high schools, and specialized centers including the Keller Center for Advanced Learning (KCAL), Keller Collegiate Academy (KCA), and the Keller Compass Center. Founded in 1911 and headquartered at 350 Keller Parkway, the district serves portions of Colleyville, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Watauga, Westlake, and the entire City of Keller. The core delivery model is geographic catchment-based public K-12 education with no tuition for residents and free Pre-K for qualifying individuals, layered with CTE pathways, Advanced Academics/Gifted & Talented services, Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, and dual enrollment through Tarleton State University.

Name

Keller ISD

Legal name

Keller Independent School District

Website

https://kellerisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Keller ISD is a public K-12 school district serving more than 30,000 students across 43 campuses in Tarrant County, Texas, funded through state allocations and local property taxes. The district delivers standard public education plus specialized CTE, dual-enrollment, and alternative programs within a single, legislatively bounded service area.

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 K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Advanced academics programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Keller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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 through local property taxes, state per-student allocations, and federalTitle programs. Tax rate of $0.33 (lowest since 1988) with separate Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) funds.
2. Bond Financing: Capital projects funded through voter-approved bond elections. Bonds repaid through property taxes via the I&S fund. Bond funds cannot be used for salaries, utilities, or daily operations.
3. Facility Rental and Community Use Fees: Natatorium, athletics complex, and school facilities available for community rental and programming.
4. Education Foundation Grants: Keller ISD Education Foundation provides supplemental funding for educational excellence, innovation, and creativity through community donations and corporate sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Keller Independent School District operates a public K-12 education system serving more than 30,000 students across 43 campuses in Tarrant County, Texas. The district delivers elementary (PK-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) instruction along with specialized programs including Career and Technical Education, Advanced Academics/Gifted & Talented, Fine Arts, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, athletics, and alternative education. Educational services are funded through local property taxes, state per-student allocations, and federal Title programs.

Product overview

Keller Independent School District is a public school district serving over 30,000 students across 51 square miles in Tarrant County, Texas. The district operates a portfolio of educational programs including 23 elementary schools (PK-5), 3 intermediate schools (5-6, transitioning to PK-5 elementary structure by 2027-28), 7 middle schools (6-8), and 4 traditional high schools (9-12), plus specialized programs. Key specialized offerings include the Keller Center for Advanced Learning (KCAL) for advanced CTE courses, Keller Collegiate Academy for early college credit, Keller Compass Center for alternative education, and comprehensive Career and Technical Education programs with community partnerships. The district also operates a Natatorium aquatic facility and maintains Fine Arts programs, Advanced Academics/Gifted & Talented services, and Virtual Learning options. The district website (powered by Finalsite) and digital platforms including Canvas LMS, Aeries SIS, and K-Cloud ClassLink provide technology-enabled educational access. The district is currently implementing campus consolidation (effective 2027-28) and developing a bond proposal for November 2026 to address facility needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive fine arts education including Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Visual Arts, Dance, Piano, Speech and Debate/UIL Academics, and Elementary Fine Arts programs serving K-12 students.
• Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented Services Advanced academic offerings including Advanced Placement courses, Gifted and Talented services for elementary through secondary students, and Academic Acceleration programs.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Comprehensive CTE program including Programs of Study, Student Internships, JROTC, and the Tiny Home Project, partnered with the community to prepare students for diverse career pathways.
• Keller Center for Advanced Learning (KCAL) A specialized facility where high school students take advanced Career and Technical Education courses that prepare them for post-secondary endeavors through rigorous curriculum, relevant experiences, and lasting relationships.
• Keller Collegiate Academy An early college program offering high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Keller Compass Center An alternative education program serving students requiring non-traditional educational pathways.
• Virtual Learning District-offered virtual learning opportunities including summer courses for students seeking flexible or supplemental educational options.
• Natatorium A district-operated aquatic center offering swimming lessons, classes, GC Divers, Lakeside Aquatics Club, and Sunfish Summer League Swim Team programs to students and community members.
• Keller ISD Education Foundation A non-profit foundation that supports, funds, and promotes educational excellence, innovation, and creativity in Keller ISD through community partnerships and grants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Campus consolidation will save $3 million annually in operating expenses and $39 million in capital improvement needs
• +3 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

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.

• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState regulatory agency providing funding, accountability requirements, and oversight. District operates under TEA guidelines and accountability systems including STAAR testing, accountability ratings, and federal report cards.
• Tarleton State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarleton Today Dual Enrollment Program allows KISD high school students to earn college credit through Tarleton State University courses, supporting college and career readiness pathways.
• Region 10 Education Service CenterregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service center providing dyslexia resources, professional development, and specialized services to member districts in Texas.
• Region 11 Education Service CenterregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education service center serving Tarrant County districts with special education resources, dyslexia services, and professional development.
• Education in ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing Lone Star Leadership Academy programs. Two Hillwood Middle School eighth graders earned recognition through Texas Leadership Alumni Council.
• Clayton Youth DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClayton Child Development Center operates early learning program at Keller ISD locations providing childcare and early childhood education services.
• Keller ISD Education FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting educational excellence through grants, donations, and community fundraising. Works with parents, volunteers, and corporate sponsors to fund innovation and creativity in district schools.
• Lakeside Aquatics ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity swim club utilizing Keller ISD natatorium facilities for training and competitions, supporting aquatics programs.
• Parents and Community Team (PACT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent and Community Team provides resources, community learning opportunities, and family engagement for special education families in the district.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northwest ISD: Large, fast-growing Tarrant and Denton County district serving the northwest DFW corridor. Comparable in scale, suburban character, and CTE/dual-enrollment emphasis; competes with Keller for growth-zone families on the district's western edge.
• Grapevine-Colleyville ISD: Adjacent Tarrant County district sharing portions of Colleyville and Grapevine with Keller ISD. Operates a similar portfolio of elementary, middle, and high schools at comparable suburban scale and competes directly for in-area families.
• Lewisville ISD: Large DFW-area ISD north of Keller ISD serving Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville, and Carrollton. Comparable in enrollment scale (~50,000 students) and program breadth, particularly in CTE and dual-enrollment offerings.
• Carroll ISD: Carroll ISD is the most directly comparable peer — a high-performing, suburban Tarrant County district serving Southlake and parts of the same affluent DFW corridor as Keller ISD. Families in overlapping attendance areas frequently choose between the two districts, making them direct substitutes in the K-12 choice market.
• Birdville ISD: Tarrant County neighbor serving Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Watauga, and Hurst — all municipalities also served by Keller ISD. Direct intra-district transfer competition and overlapping attendance boundaries make it a direct peer.
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD: Tarrant County ISD with comparable suburban scale and demographic profile. Operates similar elementary/middle/high school tiers and competes for families along Keller ISD's western and southern boundaries.

Regional players

• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD: One of the largest ISDs in Texas (Houston metro). Operates a comparable 90+ campus portfolio with similar suburban demographics and a robust bond program. Functions as a Texas-scale comparable for capex planning and program delivery, though outside the DFW market.
• NorthEast ISD: Large Texas ISD serving the San Antonio metroplex. Comparable in enrollment (~60,000+ students), suburban profile, comprehensive CTE/dual-enrollment programming, and active bond program — useful as a Texas-scale operational benchmark, though not a same-region competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Plano ISD: Major DFW-area ISD significantly larger than Keller ISD, serving the Collin County portion of the metroplex. Operates a broader portfolio of specialized programs and academies at scale; serves as a benchmark for academic quality and program breadth within the regional K-12 market.
• Fort Worth ISD: Urban Tarrant County district serving the City of Fort Worth, including portions of the Keller ISD service area. Significantly larger and more diverse; sets the metropolitan baseline for public K-12 services and influences state-level policy that affects Keller ISD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KellerISD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/kellerisd
• Facebookfacebook.com/kellerisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/kellerisd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries41 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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