What Croton-Harmon Union Free School District does

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law, serving residents of Croton-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York. The district operates three schools: Carrie E. Tompkins (CET) Elementary School (K-4), Pierre Van Cortlandt (PVC) Middle School (5-8), and Croton-Harmon High School (CHHS, 9-12), plus a Universal PreK (UPK) program delivered through Pupil Personnel Services. Programs span general education, special education, English as a New Language (ENL), athletics, extracurricular activities, and pupil support services, governed by a Board of Education with seven elected trustees plus a Student Ex Officio member.

The district operates on a non-commercial revenue model funded by a proposed 2026-27 operating budget of $62,762,808. Approximately 74% of revenue comes from local school taxes, over 16% from New York State Aid, and the remaining ~10% from the Westchester County sales tax, fund balance/reserves, and miscellaneous sources. There is no direct pricing to families. Technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 platforms: Infinite Campus for the student information system, ParentSquare for family communications, Classlink for single sign-on, Branching Minds for K-8 Multi-Tiered System of Supports, HUDL and FamilyID for athletics, BoardDocs for board governance, and Finalsite as the website CMS, with meeting videos hosted on Panopto and YouTube.

The district is currently executing its Future Facilities Capital Project, with approximately $43.3M of a $45.5M budget already spent on building renovations and athletic infrastructure, including the September 2025 opening of the Spencer Field complex. Leadership includes Superintendent Stephen Walker, Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Harrington-Cohen, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Rachel DePaul, and Assistant Superintendent John Griffiths, with principals and assistant principals at each school. The district's Vision Map emphasizes interdisciplinary, student-centered, experiential learning and a culture of wellness.

Name

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District

Legal name

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District

Website

https://chufsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is a public K-12 school district in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, operating three schools (K-4, 5-8, 9-12) plus Universal PreK, funded primarily by local property taxes with a proposed 2026-27 budget of $62.76M and serving resident families with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary and secondary schooling
• Special education services
• English as new language
• Interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Croton On Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers general education, special education, English as a New Language (ENL), athletics, extracurricular activities, and pupil support services to resident students in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. It operates three schools (Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary K-4, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School 5-8, Croton-Harmon High School 9-12), a Universal PreK program, and governance through an elected Board of Education. Services are funded by local property taxes and state aid and provided at no direct cost to enrolled families.

Product overview

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District operates as a public K-12 school district serving Croton-on-Hudson, NY with three schools: CET Elementary School (K-4), PVC Middle School (5-8), and Croton-Harmon High School (9-12). The district's offerings include core educational instruction, Universal PreK programs, comprehensive athletics, special education, ENL services, and pupil personnel support. The district utilizes various educational technology platforms including Infinite Campus (student information), ParentSquare (communication), Classlink (SSO), Branching Minds (MTSS data), and HUDL (athletic video). The district website, built on the Finalsite platform, provides access to board governance, budget information, meeting videos via Panopto/YouTube, and community engagement tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School (CET) Public elementary school serving kindergarten through grade 4, featuring literacy programs, multi-age classrooms, and STEM initiatives for resident students of Croton-on-Hudson.
• Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School (PVC) Public middle school serving grades 5-8, offering interdisciplinary learning, project-based curriculum, Algebra for All program, and flexible learning spaces.
• Croton-Harmon High School (CHHS) Public high school serving grades 9-12, providing comprehensive academic programs including dual enrollment courses, AP classes, interdisciplinary courses, and comprehensive athletics.
• Universal PreK Program (UPK) Pre-kindergarten educational program providing early childhood development to district residents.
• Athletics Department Interscholastic athletic programs for middle and high school students, including multiple sports offerings, athletic placement process, and scholar athlete recognition, supported by the new Spencer Field complex.
• Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) District-wide student support services including special education, English as a New Language (ENL), Response to Intervention (RTI), Section 504 plans, counseling, and social-emotional learning programs.
• Child Nutrition Program School meals and nutrition services providing daily breakfast and lunch menus to students across the three district schools.
• Technology Department District technology services including technology planning, implementation of Policy 5695 (Students and Personal Electronic Devices per the Distraction-Free Schools Act), instructional technology integration, and student software and device management.
• Board of Education Services Governance services including public meetings, board committees, policy development, budget adoption, and school board elections held at the district level.
• Meeting Videos / Board Meeting Archives Archived video recordings and transcripts of Board of Education meetings available for public viewing on Panopto and YouTube platforms.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services providing busing to and from district schools for enrolled students.
• Safety & Security Services District safety and security operations across school buildings, including the Anonymous Alerts confidential reporting system for students.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Triton ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriton Construction serves as the general contractor for the district's comprehensive Future Facilities Capital Project including athletic fields, building renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• League of Women VotersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for educational programming and civic engagement activities at Croton-Harmon High School.
• Phelps HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership supporting student health education and wellness programming at district schools.
• Holocaust & Human Rights Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing programming and resources related to Holocaust education and human rights awareness for CHHS students.
• Search for ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting transition planning for students with disabilities as they move from school to post-secondary experiences.
• BoardDocscoreTechnology or IntegrationBoardDocs provides the governance management platform for Board of Education agendas, minutes, meeting documents, and public access to board information.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite powers the district's main website (chufsd.org), providing the content management system and web platform for all district communications.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the primary family communication platform used by the district to send announcements, updates, and messages to families.
• Westchester Putnam School Boards Association (WPSBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional school boards association providing networking, legislative advocacy, training, and professional development for board members.
• New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association providing advocacy, professional development, and resources for school boards across New York State.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hendrick Hudson Central School District: Neighboring Westchester County K-12 district (Montrose area) operating with similar district size, Hudson River area tax base, and overlapping feeder community composition to Croton-Harmon.
• Bedford Central School District: Adjacent Westchester County, NY K-12 public school district serving Bedford/Katonah with comparable property-tax-funded revenue mix, similar suburban district scale, and overlapping community demographics.
• Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District: Small Westchester K-12 union free school district of similar size, sharing the same New York State Foundation Aid formula and affluent Hudson Valley tax-base profile.
• Katonah-Lewisboro School District: Northern Westchester K-12 public school district with comparable district size, suburban Hudson Valley tax base, and similar K-8/HS three-building operational structure.
• Putnam Valley Central School District: Neighboring K-12 public school district across the Westchester/Putnam border, sharing similar small-district governance and the same regional state-aid and BOCES support structures.
• Yorktown Central School District: Westchester County K-12 public school district of comparable enrollment and budget scale, drawing on similar suburban Hudson Valley property-tax revenue structures.
• Chappaqua Central School District: High-performing Westchester K-12 public school district of comparable scale and demographic profile, operating as a peer aspirational benchmark on academic outcomes within the same county.
• Peekskill City School District: Westchester County K-12 public school district operating under the same NYS funding framework, with comparable urban-suburban mix and Pupil Personnel Services demands in ENL and special education.
• Ossining Union Free School District: Westchester County K-12 public school district of similar scale serving the Hudson River village of Ossining, sharing the same county funding environment and English-as-a-New-Language service demands.
• Lakeland Central School District: Westchester County K-12 public school district (Shrub Oak area) with similar suburban enrollment scale, NYSED oversight, and athletic conference participation overlap (Section One).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chufsd
• YouTubechufsd.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx?folderID=b06d6cc2-2aaf-4263-b6ee-af73013a0cb5
• Facebookfacebook.com/crotonschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/crotonschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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