Wawasee Community School

What Wawasee Community School does

Wawasee Community School Corporation is an Indiana public school corporation serving approximately 1,300+ students across Kosciusko County, with an exclusive geographic franchise covering Van Buren Township and part of Jefferson Township. The corporation operates five schools (Milford Elementary, North Webster Elementary, Syracuse Elementary, Wawasee Middle School, and Wawasee High School) plus the Wawasee Early Learning Center for children from birth through pre-K. Instructional scope spans general K-12 academics, honors and dual credit programs at the high school level, and a Special Services Department covering Special Education (Indiana Article 7), Title I, High Ability/Gifted, English Learners, McKinney-Vento homeless services, and Health Services. The corporation also operates athletics, food services compliant with USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, district-wide transportation, and library services.

The technology architecture is layered: Skyward Qmlativ serves as the student information system, ParentSquare as the unified communication platform, Clever as the single sign-on gateway to over 60 approved educational applications (including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, IXL, i-Ready, Duolingo, and AI-powered tools Amira, Lalilo, and MagicSchool AI), and Educlimber/Otus for analytics. Physical and cyber security is unusually robust for a district of this size, comprising Avigilon access control and video surveillance, Raptor Technologies visitor management and emergency alerting, Fortinet firewall, CrowdStrike endpoint protection, Linewize content filtering, the SafeSchool Helpline for anonymous reporting, and the I Love U Guys Foundation Standard Response Protocol.

Revenue is derived primarily from Indiana state education funding and local property taxes, supplemented by federal grants, USDA-subsidized meal program receipts (with tiered meal pricing of $1.60-$5.00), driver's education fees ($290 in-district, $315 out-of-district), and ancillary community programming. The entity is governed by an elected Board of School Trustees, currently under Interim Superintendent Dr. Diane Woodworth, and is not a commercially investable enterprise.

Name

Wawasee Community School

Legal name

Wawasee Community School Corporation

Website

https://wawaseeschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wawasee Community School Corporation is an Indiana public K-12 school district operating five schools and an early learning center, serving approximately 1,300+ students in Kosciusko County through state and local tax funding, with integrated special services, athletics, and a technology-enabled learning ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Food Safety, Sanitation & Healthy Food Environment Programs (EDACAMAM), Meal Program Compliance & Administration (NSLP/SBP, Reimbursements) (EDAEAEAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• School meal programs
• Early childhood education
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State and Local Tax Funding: Public school corporation funded primarily through state education funding and local property taxes.
2. Student Meal Sales: District serves meals through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, generating revenue through paid meal sales while providing free/reduced meals to qualifying students.
3. Technology Services: Provides technology platforms including Qustodio parent monitoring (free) and other ed-tech services to students and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wawasee Community School Corporation is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Syracuse, Indiana, operating three elementary schools (Milford, North Webster, Syracuse), one middle school (Wawasee Middle School), and one high school (Wawasee High School), plus the Wawasee Early Learning Center. The corporation delivers core academic instruction for grades K-12 alongside Special Education, Title I, High Ability/Gifted, English Learner, McKinney-Vento, and Health Services support programs, Athletics, Food Services, Transportation, and Library Resources. Paid consumer offerings include Driver's Education ($290 Wawasee students / $315 non-district students) and school meals priced at $1.60–$3.05 per meal depending on grade level, with free/reduced-price options for qualifying students.

Product overview

Wawasee Community School Corporation operates as a unified platform of educational services spanning five schools (three elementary, one middle, one high school) plus an Early Learning Center. The corporation provides a comprehensive K-12 educational ecosystem that includes core academic instruction, Special Services (Special Education, Title I, High Ability/Gifted, EL, McKinney-Vento), Athletics, Food Services, Transportation, Library Resources, and Safety/Security infrastructure. The technology portfolio includes an approved apps ecosystem (60+ tools) integrated through Clever single sign-on, with AI-powered tools for personalized learning (Amira, Lalilo, MagicSchool AI), supported by enterprise security systems (Avigilon, CrowdStrike, Fortinet). Student information flows through Skyward Qmlativ, communications through ParentSquare, and parent monitoring through Qustodio. This is a platform-plus-services model where schools serve as the primary delivery mechanism for academic programs, supplemented by specialized support departments and integrated digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wawasee Athletics: Athletic programs serving middle and high school students, under the leadership of Athletics Director Brent Doty (WHS) and Athletic Director Jessica Barkby (WMS).
• Wawasee Early Learning Center
• Warrior Athletics
• Warrior Happenings

Products and services

• Milford Elementary School Public elementary school (K-5) within Wawasee Community School Corporation serving students in the Milford community, supported by school-wide Title I programming, Qustodio device monitoring, and district-wide security and technology infrastructure.
• North Webster Elementary School Public elementary school (K-5) within Wawasee Community School Corporation serving students in the North Webster community with Title I supplemental services and integrated safety and ed-tech stack.
• Syracuse Elementary School Public elementary school (K-5) within Wawasee Community School Corporation serving students in the Syracuse community, participating in the district's school-wide Title I program and safety/security infrastructure.
• Wawasee Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 with accelerated English/language arts and math courses including Algebra in 8th grade, integrated with Warrior Athletics middle-school programs and the district's ed-tech stack.
• Wawasee High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 with honors, Advanced Placement (AP), ACP, and dual credit courses enabling many students to graduate with college credit in at least one subject.
• Wawasee Early Learning Center (WELC) Paths to Quality Level 3 early childhood program offering childcare and preschool tuition assistance through CCDF vouchers (Brightpoint) and On My Way Pre-K scholarships (Indiana FSSA) for children from birth through pre-K.
• Special Education Program Comprehensive special education services for students with disabilities ages 3-22 operating under Indiana Article 7, with service intensity ranging from consultation to resource rooms to self-contained classrooms.
• Title I Program Federally funded school-wide program at all three elementary schools providing supplemental instructional supports including additional staff, professional development, and instructional materials to improve achievement for low-income students.
• High Ability/Gifted Education Program K-12 program for students performing at outstanding levels in mathematics and/or language arts, offering differentiation within classrooms, cluster grouping, accelerated courses, and advanced placement opportunities.
• English Learners (EL) / Multilingual Learner Program Program advocating for language minority students, fostering English acquisition for full transition into academic programs while maintaining first language and cultural identity, with WIDA Screener-based identification and placement.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Services Federal-program support services ensuring enrollment, attendance, and success in school for homeless and migratory students, including transportation waivers, enrollment assistance, and educational access support.
• Food Services USDA-compliant breakfast and lunch meals served daily at all five schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program using Offer Versus Serve, with pricing tiered by grade level and free/reduced-price options for qualifying students.
• Transportation Services District school-bus transportation serving daily routes, athletic events, and field trips across Kosciusko County, with routing managed under the Director of Transportation.
• Wawasee Athletics Athletic programs serving middle and high school students built on three core values—character development, community connection, and competitive performance—including 14 IHSAA sports, with athlete registration through Register My Athlete.
• School Safety and Security Services Multi-layered campus safety stack combining Avigilon access control and video surveillance, Raptor visitor management and emergency alerts, Fortinet firewall, CrowdStrike endpoint protection, Linewize content filtering, the Standard Response Protocol, and the SafeSchool Helpline anonymous 24/7 reporting system.
• Student Enrollment Services New and returning student enrollment processing through the Skyward Qmlativ online portal, plus kindergarten roundup events and required documentation handling at the Central Office and individual schools.
• Technology Approved Apps Portfolio (Clever Single Sign-On) Clever single sign-on portal aggregating 60+ vetted educational applications approved through the 1EdTech TrustEd Apps program, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, IXL, i-Ready, Zearn, Freckle, Desmos, Kahoot!, Seesaw, Duolingo, and other subject-specific learning platforms.
• Driver's Education Program Licensed driver's education program offering both online classroom and in-person classroom instruction plus year-round behind-the-wheel training using a fleet of vehicles with multiple instructors; $290 per Wawasee student and $315 per non-district student.
• Library Resources School library services including the Destiny (Follett) catalog, TeachingBooks.net, and TumblebookCloud databases for eBooks, audiobooks, and video content, supplemented by reciprocal partnerships with Syracuse, Milford, and North Webster public libraries including free Evergreen library cards for every Wawasee student.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many high-ability students graduate with college credit in at least one or more subjects through AP and dual credit courses
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration33 records

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Syracuse Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community library partnership providing students with access to eBooks, summer reading programs, and library card assistance. Each Wawasee student is eligible for a free Evergreen card through this partnership.
• Milford Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community library partnership providing Milford area students access to eBooks, summer reading programs, and library resources through open weekly visits to the school library.
• North Webster Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community library partnership providing North Webster area students access to eBooks, summer reading programs, and library services through open weekly visits.
• I Love U Guys FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict has implemented the nationally-recognized Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for emergency situations, used by over 50,000 schools worldwide. Also implements the Standard Reunification Method for student-parent reunification.
• Kosciusko County Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides over 100 scholarship opportunities for Wawasee students. Last year awarded over $470,000 in scholarships. Students submit one application to be considered for multiple scholarships.
• Kosciusko County GovernmentcoreOthersDistrict coordinates with county and local officials, National Weather Service, and first responders for weather-related decisions and emergency management. Part of 3rd District covering Van Buren and Jefferson Townships.
• BrightpointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdministers Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) voucher program for the district's early learning centers. Contact: (260) 423-3546 or 1-800-589-3506.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers On My Way Pre-K scholarships and CCDF programs. Partners with district early learning centers to provide childcare and preschool tuition assistance for eligible families.
• INvestEd IndianaminorOthersFree resource for Hoosier students and parents for college planning and financial aid assistance, helping families understand how to fund college wisely and minimize education debt.
• Kosciusko CaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides various programs including Teen Court and Safe Place for youth services. Also offers Strengthening Families - a 14-session family skill-building program.
• Bowen Center SyracuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 2 FREE counseling sessions for Wawasee students at their Syracuse location. Also available for crisis assessments and mental health support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manchester Community Schools: Manchester Community Schools is a small north-central Indiana public K-12 district, comparable in enrollment scale and rural-community profile to Wawasee, with a similar mix of elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
• John Glenn School Corporation: John Glenn School Corporation is a small public K-12 district operating within Kosciusko County and adjacent areas — directly comparable in geography, funding structure, and school-level scope.
• Warsaw Community Schools: Warsaw Community Schools is the larger neighboring public school corporation in Kosciusko County, Indiana, operating multiple K-12 schools with comparable governance, funding structure (Indiana state aid + property tax), and student-support programs.
• Pioneer Regional School Corporation: Pioneer Regional School Corporation is a small public K-12 district serving rural Indiana communities outside Wawasee's footprint — closely comparable in enrollment size, funding mix, and breadth of programming.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation: Tippecanoe Valley is a nearby Indiana public K-12 school corporation of comparable size serving rural Kosciusko and Fulton county communities — directly comparable in scope, funding model, and student demographics.
• Bremen Public Schools: Bremen Public Schools is a small Indiana public K-12 corporation serving Marshall County — comparable enrollment scale, rural-community profile, and reliance on state and local property-tax funding.
• Fairfield Community Schools: Fairfield Community Schools is a small rural Indiana public K-12 corporation of comparable enrollment scale and operating footprint — a benchmark peer for per-pupil funding and program offerings.
• Lakeland School Corporation: Lakeland School Corporation is a north-central Indiana public K-12 district operating multiple school buildings under a single corporation — directly comparable in organizational structure and operating scale.
• Peru Community Schools: Peru Community Schools is a north-central Indiana public K-12 district serving a similar small-city/rural mix — comparable in governance, funding model, and breadth of special services.
• Whitko Community Schools: Whitko Community Schools is a small Indiana K-12 public school corporation serving rural Whitley and Kosciusko county communities — comparable operating scale and student demographics to Wawasee.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WawaseeWarriors

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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