What Kaufman Independent School District does

Kaufman Independent School District (Kaufman ISD or KISD) is a public K-12 school district operating under the Texas Education Code, headquartered at 1000 S Houston St in Kaufman, Texas. The district traces its formal establishment to 1904 and serves approximately 3,800–4,300 students across seven campuses spanning early childhood through grade 12: Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center, three elementary schools (Monday, Nash, Phillips), O.P. Norman Jr. High, Kaufman High School, and Gary W. Campbell High School/Alternative Learning Center. The district competes in UIL Class 5A athletics and serves families residing within Kaufman County boundaries through mandatory open enrollment.

The district operates a layered technology stack of vendor integrations rather than proprietary platforms, including the Skyward student information system (with Family Access parent portal), Raptor Technologies for visitor and student sign-in/out, Nutrislice for menu publishing, Clever single sign-on, Remind 101 for messaging, Frontline Central for HR/absence management, Pay PAMS for meal accounts, and Hazel Health for telehealth. Transportation is delivered through 39 daily bus routes covering approximately 1,600 miles and serving 1,900 students per day. Student meals are provided free to all students under the federal Community Eligibility Provision.

The district's revenue model is public-sector in nature: a 2025-2026 proposed budget of $65.56 million (a 10.83% increase over the prior year) funded primarily through local property taxes (tax rate of $1.2552 per $100 valuation, split between M&O and I&S funds), state funding based on average daily attendance, and federal grants including Title I, II, III, and IV programs. Capital expansion is financed through voter-approved bonds, most notably a $170 million 2024 bond program. Operational and procurement practices are recognized by Moody's Aaa and S&P AAA bond ratings and a TASBO 2026 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations. KISD has no parent company, no private shareholders, and is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.

Name

Kaufman Independent School District

Legal name

Kaufman Independent School District

Website

https://kaufmanisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kaufman Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Kaufman County, Texas, operating seven campuses that serve approximately 4,300 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 under a $65.56 million 2025-2026 proposed budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Student transportation
• Student nutrition programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaufman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes. Tax rate consists of Maintenance and Operations (M&O) fund for day-to-day operations and Interest and Sinking (I&S) fund for bonded debt repayment.
2. State Funding: State funding based on average daily attendance and other metrics regulated by Texas Education Agency
3. Federal Programs: Federal grants including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and other ESSA programs supporting at-risk students, migrant education, and professional development
4. Student Nutrition Program Revenue: Adult meal prices: Breakfast $3.40, Lunch $5.20. Free meals provided to all students through Community Eligibility Provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kaufman Independent School District is a public K-12 school district operating seven campuses (one early childhood center, three elementary schools, one junior high, and two high schools) serving approximately 3,800-4,300 students in PreK through grade 12 within Kaufman County, Texas. The district delivers core academic instruction alongside athletics competing in UIL Class 5A, fine arts (theatre and marching band), special education, student nutrition, transportation, health services, and career and technical education. Most instructional and nutrition services are provided free to enrolled students and families, with select fee-based programs such as athletic passes, summer camps, and adult meals.

Product overview

Kaufman Independent School District is a traditional public school district operating seven campuses serving approximately 3,800-4,300 students in PreK-12 education in Kaufman County, Texas. The district operates as a unified platform of educational services comprising two elementary schools (Monday Elementary, Lucille Nash Elementary, J.R. Phillips Elementary), one early childhood center (Helen Edwards), one junior high (O.P. Norman Jr. High), and two high schools (Kaufman High School and Gary W. Campbell High School/Alternative Learning Center). The district provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including core academics, athletics (competing in 5A UIL), fine arts (theatre, band, choir, cheer, lionettes), special education, health services, student nutrition, and transportation. The district is currently undergoing significant expansion through a $170 million 2024 bond program that includes construction of a new middle school, agricultural barn, and campus renovations. Supporting services include Skyward Family Access for parent portal, Nutrislice for menus, Pay PAMS for meal payments, and various third-party integrations for communication, safety, and HR management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center Early childhood education center serving pre-kindergarten students, located at 1605 Rand Road, Kaufman, TX.
• J.W. Monday Elementary School Elementary school serving primary grades at 905 S. Madison, Kaufman, TX.
• Lucille Nash Elementary School Elementary school located at 1002 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX.
• J.R. Phillips Elementary School Elementary school located at 1501 Royal Drive, Kaufman, TX.
• O.P. Norman Jr. High School Junior high school serving grades 7-8 at 3701 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX.
• Kaufman High School Traditional high school serving grades 9-12 at 3205 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX, competing in 5A UIL district.
• Gary W. Campbell High School / Alternative Learning Center High school and alternative learning center located at 3507 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX.
• Kaufman Middle School (New) New middle school under construction to serve the district's growing student population.
• New Agricultural Barn New agricultural barn facility under construction to support agricultural programs.
• KISD Transportation Services District-wide bus transportation running 39 daily routes covering 1,600 miles daily and transporting approximately 1,900 students per day.
• KISD Student Nutrition Services District food service providing breakfast and lunch; free to all students under CEP, with adult meals priced at $3.40 (breakfast) and $5.20 (lunch).
• KHS Athletics Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Graduation Rate for Class of 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 1GPA (First Group Purchasing Alliance)minorOthersNational purchasing cooperative that Kaufman ISD uses for procurement of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Allied States CooperativeminorOthersRegional purchasing cooperative affiliated with Education Service Center Region 19 for procurement of goods and services.
• Buyboard (TASB)minorOthersTexas Association of School Boards purchasing cooperative for school district procurement.
• TIPS CooperativeminorOthersTexas Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative for public school procurement.
• SourcewellminorOthersNational cooperative serving government, education, and nonprofit organizations for equipment and services procurement.
• TVCC Adult EducationminorOthersTrinity Valley Community College partnership offering free GED and ESL classes to community members through KISD facilities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ferris Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Ferris, Texas serving the southern DFW region. Comparable small-to-mid-scale Texas public district profile with similar student demographics.
• Forney Independent School District: Fast-growing public K-12 district in Forney, Texas within the same DFW east region. Comparable UIL 5A/6A classification, similar East Texas demographic mix, and rapid-growth district profile.
• Rockwall Independent School District: Larger public K-12 district in Rockwall, Texas serving the same East DFW region. Comparable 5A UIL athletics and similar suburban growth trajectory, though materially larger in scale.
• Mabank Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Mabank, Texas serving the same East Texas region. Comparable rural-to-suburban scale and student demographics.
• Kemp Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Kemp, Texas within the broader Kaufman County area. Comparable small-scale, community-anchored district profile with similar UIL classification.
• Crandall Independent School District: Nearby public K-12 district in Crandall, Texas. Comparable size and growth profile within Kaufman County region; similar bond-funded expansion model.
• Royse City Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Royse City, Texas serving the East DFW region. Comparable 5A UIL classification, fast-growth enrollment profile, and bond-funded facility expansion.
• Terrell Independent School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Terrell, Texas serving Kaufman County region. Comparable in scale, UIL classification, and rural-to-suburban Texas operating context.
• Lancaster Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Lancaster, Texas within the DFW Metroplex. Comparable UIL 5A classification and similar Title I federal programs footprint supporting at-risk student populations.
• Wylie Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Wylie, Texas. Comparable UIL 5A classification, East DFW region, and academic/athletics performance profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KaufmanISD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kaufmanisd_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/kisdlions
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaufmanisd

Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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