What Springfield Local School District does

Springfield Local School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Ohio, operating in Springfield Township, Summit County, with administrative headquarters at 2141 Pickle Road, Akron. The district serves students from preschool through 12th grade across four school buildings — Springfield High School & Junior High (1880 Canton Road), Schrop Intermediate School (2215 Pickle Road), Spring Hill Elementary (660 Lessig Avenue) — plus a preschool center and a transportation depot in Lakemore, with 268 faculty and staff. Programming includes IDEA-compliant special education, gifted services, Title I academic support, kindergarten readiness, military-connected student resources, athletics and extracurriculars, and an inclusive cheer team (Springfield Sparkles). All enrolled students receive free breakfast and lunch through the federal Provision 2 program.

The district's technology stack is operated as an integrated administrative and instructional platform rather than proprietary IP: Finalsite powers the public website and school pages; Google Classroom supports instruction; Clever provides single sign-on; Final Forms handles registration; Securly delivers content filtering and BYOD Wi-Fi security; FMX manages maintenance work orders; AESOP handles substitute placement and absence management; ProgressBook/DASL serves as gradebook and student information system; SameGoal manages IEPs; and Pay Schools Central processes student fees. NEOnet, a regional EdTech consortium, supplies USASr financial management software and ProgressBook/DASL.

Commercially, Springfield operates as a government entity with no tuition revenue. Funding flows from Ohio per-pupil allocations, voter-approved local property tax levies, federal child nutrition reimbursements (USDA Provision 2), federal Title I/IDEA grants, and small student-fee payments. The district has operated under fiscal distress since 2020, entering fiscal caution (October 2020) and fiscal watch (September 2021), closing FY21 with a $2.8M deficit, and now operating under an Ohio-mandated Financial Recovery Plan most recently refreshed in March 2025. Key partnerships include Portage Lakes Career Center for career-technical education, the Summit County ESC Business Advisory Council for workforce pathway coordination, School Resource Officers for campus safety, and Springfield Township and Village of Lakemore for community integration.

Name

Springfield Local School District

Legal name

Springfield Local School District

Website

https://springfieldspartans.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Springfield Local School District is an Ohio public K-12 district serving preschool through 12th grade across four schools in Springfield Township, Summit County, funded by state per-pupil aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding: Primary funding source from Ohio Department of Education based on student enrollment numbers.
2. Federal Child Nutrition Reimbursement: USDA reimbursement for meal programs under Provision 2 covering all district students at no charge.
3. Local Tax Levies: Local property tax levies approved by voters supporting district operations and Financial Recovery Plan.
4. Student Fees: Student fee payments for various programs, activities, and services. Managed through Pay Schools Central.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Springfield Local School District is a public K-12 school district delivering preschool through 12th grade education to resident students of Springfield Township, Summit County, Ohio. Core offerings include Ohio-standards-aligned general academics, IDEA-compliant special education services, free universal breakfast and lunch under USDA Provision 2, student transportation, athletics and extracurricular programs, and specialized supports including Title I, gifted education, and military-connected student services.

Product overview

Springfield Local School District provides a comprehensive K-12 educational ecosystem serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district operates as a unified educational services provider combining core academic programs with specialized support services. Key offerings include general K-12 education aligned with Ohio learning standards, special education services (IDEA-compliant), free school nutrition (via Provision 2), transportation, and technology support with filtered BYOD Wi-Fi. Specialized programs include the Springfield Sparkles inclusive cheer team, Title I academic support, gifted education, kindergarten readiness, and military-connected student resources. The district also maintains athletics and extracurricular activities, all built on a Finalsite-powered digital platform that integrates with tools including Google Classroom, Clever (SIS), Final Forms (registration), Securly (content filtering), FMX (maintenance), and various educational management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive educational program serving students from preschool through 12th grade with rigorous curriculum aligned with Ohio learning standards and personalized learning opportunities.
• Special Education Services Full range of IDEA-compliant special education services including special education classrooms, tutors, developmental preschool, school psychology, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling.
• School Nutrition Program Free breakfast and lunch program available to all Springfield students through federal USDA Provision 2, covering the full cost of meals at no charge to any district student without income qualification.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services with bus routes for daily commutes, athletics, and extracurricular activities, featuring Stop Finder registration for parents.
• Athletics & Extracurricular Programs Spartan athletics and activities including cheerleading, band, music, and leadership programs promoting teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. Recognized with the 2025 Bruce Brown Award of Excellence from OIAAA.
• Title I Services Federal Title I program providing additional academic support and resources for students needing learning recovery and extended learning opportunities.
• Gifted Education Gifted intervention specialist services and accelerated learning opportunities for identified gifted students.
• Springfield Sparkles Inclusive cheer team program serving students with and without special abilities, with 10-year partnerships including Cleveland Cavaliers Spirit Program and Canton Charge.
• Kindergarten Readiness Early childhood readiness programs and resources to prepare students for kindergarten entry.
• Military-Connected Student Support Resources and support services for military families including Purple Star School designation and connections to Ohio military family programs and the Interstate Compact.
• Career-Technical Education Partnership with Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC) enabling students to attend specialized career and technical education programs integrated with district graduation requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $424,600 in scholarships awarded to 212 graduates through alumni association
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEOnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional educational technology consortium providing shared services including USASr web application for financial management, ProgressBook for gradebook, DASL for student information, and other integrated technology platforms serving multiple Summit County school districts.
• Summit County ESC Business Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in Business Advisory Council alongside 13 other area schools (Copley-Fairlawn, Coventry, Field, Green Local, Hudson, Kent City, Manchester, Mogadore, Nordonia Hills, Norton, Springfield, Stow-Munroe Falls, Summit ESC) to provide guidance on career connections and workforce development.
• Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer-technical education partner located at 4401 Shriver Road, Green, OH. Students attend PLCC for specialized career and technical education programs. PLCC is integrated with district graduation requirements and future-ready student outcomes.
• Springfield TownshipcoreOthersMunicipal partner providing JEDD Park facilities for community use. Strong community-school connection emphasized in district motto 'Our Kids, Our Schools, Our Community.'
• Village of LakemoreminorOthersNeighboring village municipality in the district service area. Transportation depot located in Lakemore at Kenny Ray Jr Memorial Parkway.
• School Resource OfficerscoreOthersPartnership with local first responders providing School Resource Officers. Supports district 'Safety First. Safety Always.' mindset and secure learning environment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Field Local Schools: Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Comparable suburban-rural footprint with similar funding dynamics.
• Mogadore Local Schools: Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Comparable small-district scale with similar athletic-program culture in the same county.
• Hudson City Schools: Larger, higher-funded Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Direct open-enrollment competitor with greater program offerings.
• Copley-Fairlawn City Schools: Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Comparable operating model with potentially stronger per-pupil funding, representing Springfield's competitive set.
• Coventry Local Schools: Neighboring Summit County public K-12 district co-listed with Springfield on the Summit County ESC Business Advisory Council. Operates the same funding and enrollment model in an adjacent geography, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Nordonia Hills City Schools: Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Comparable district size and demographics, competing for the same open-enrollment families.
• Green Local Schools: Adjacent Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council and competing with Springfield for open-enrollment students. Comparable size and funding structure make it a direct peer.
• Stow-Munroe Falls City School District: Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Comparable population base and direct geographic competitor for open enrollment.
• Manchester Local Schools: Summit County public K-12 district sharing the Business Advisory Council. Small-district peer with comparable enrollment scale and rural-suburban character.

Broad incumbents

• Akron Public Schools: Large urban public school district headquartered in the same city as Springfield. Serves as the broad incumbent in the Akron metro area, drawing students from urban neighborhoods while Springfield serves surrounding township.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7aCNrXoQX4ldSaJDXhscVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpringfieldLocalSchools
• Xx.com/SpartanSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springfield-local-school-district

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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