What Avoca Central School does

Avoca Central School District is a public K-12 school district chartered by the New York State Education Department and governed by a locally elected Board of Education, operating from a single campus at 17 Oliver Street in Avoca, New York. The district serves approximately 372 students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, split between an elementary school (PreK-5) and a middle/high school (6-12), and reports a 93% graduation rate and 93% attendance rate. It is not a commercial enterprise but a government state entity; its core 'products' are standard educational services (general academics, special education, college and career counseling, athletics, library services), bundled with ancillary programs such as free school meals, a YMCA-operated after-school childcare program, and shared athletics (AP Titans) delivered jointly with neighboring Prattsburgh Central School. Leadership includes Superintendent Matthew Pfleegor, Business Manager Theresa Stopka, Elementary Principal Erica Meyers, and Middle/High School Principal Cody Delles, alongside a six-member elected Board of Education.

The district operates no proprietary technology platform. Its digital infrastructure is composed of third-party SaaS products: Finalsite for the public website, OPALS for the library catalog, SORA/OverDrive for digital reading, Arbiter Sports/ArbiterLive for athletic registration and scheduling, Hudl for live streaming of athletic contests, eSchoolData for parent/student portals, and MuniciPAY plus Five Star Bank for property tax collection. The district maintains a WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility posture and uses the Smore platform to distribute its weekly Tiger Tribune newsletter. The 2024-2027 Blueprint for Excellence strategic plan organizes priorities around academic excellence, student experience, and operations.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from non-market sources: a local property tax levy (with a 2.99% proposed increase for 2026-27), New York State aid, and an approximately 75% state reimbursement on BOCES shared services (cafeteria management, library resources, summer feeding). The proposed 2026-27 budget is $15,952,634, of which roughly 64% is allocated to salaries and benefits, and $894,754 is drawn from the district's fund balance. Fee-based revenue is minor and limited to YMCA after-school childcare ($100/week for 3 days, $130/week for 5 days) and credit-card tax payment transaction fees. The customer base is defined entirely by geographic residency within the district, which mandates K-12 enrollment eligibility.

Name

Avoca Central School

Legal name

Avoca Central School District

Website

https://avocacsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Avoca Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Avoca, New York, serving approximately 372 students from Pre-K through grade 12. Funded by local property taxes and New York State aid, the district operates a single campus with a 93% graduation rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary school services
• Secondary school programs
• Special education services
• School athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Avoca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Primary revenue source: local property tax levy from district residents. Tax collection period September 1-October 31 annually. Tax bills mailed last week of August. For 2026-27, proposed tax levy increase of 2.99% ($76,601 increase over prior year).
2. State Aid: New York State provides aid to the district, including approximately 75% reimbursement for BOCES services. State aid increases offset capital project debt costs.
3. Tax Collection Fees: Five Star Bank collects tax payments by mail or in-person; MuniciPAY collects credit card payments. Cash payers subject to $6 bank fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avoca Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Avoca, New York serving approximately 372 students from Pre-K through 12th grade across a single campus. The district delivers elementary education (PreK-5), middle and high school education (6-12), special education, college/career/military preparation, athletics (AP Titans, shared with Prattsburgh), library services (The Commons with OPALS and SORA digital platforms), after-school childcare, and student support services including guidance and health offices.

Product overview

Avoca Central School is a public K-12 school district in New York offering a unified educational program across two school buildings. The elementary school (PreK-5) and middle/high school (6-12) operate under the district's Blueprint for Excellence strategic plan. Supporting services include The Commons library with OPALS and SORA digital resources, AP Titans athletics program, after-school childcare (YMCA partnership), health office, guidance counseling, and administrative services including tax collection. The district communicates via the Tiger Tribune newsletter and maintains parent/student portals through eSD. Key statistics include a 93% graduation rate and 372 student enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tiger Tribune: Weekly newsletter covering all things Tiger and Titan related at Avoca Central School
• The Commons

Products and services

• Avoca Elementary School Public elementary school serving Pre-K through grade 5, focused on fostering respectful children with social confidence and academic foundation for problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Avoca Middle/High School Public middle and high school serving grades 6-12, preparing students to be contributing community members and independent thinkers for career, college, or military paths.
• AP Titans Athletics Athletics program for the Avoca-Prattsburgh school partnership offering fall, winter, and spring sports with registration via ArbiterSports and live streaming via Hudl.
• The Commons (Library/Media Center) School library media center providing OPALS and SORA digital catalog access, eBooks, audiobooks, research databases, and digital literacy resources to students.
• After-School Program After-school childcare options for district families including YMCA-operated program (3-day at $100/week or 5-day at $130/week) and First Baptist Church of Avoca free K-5 program on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Guidance Office Services College and career counseling services including financial aid assistance (FAFSA, HESC, Excelsior Scholarship), scholarship listings, and college preparation resources for students and families.
• Health Office Services School nursing services including health appraisals, physicals, medication administration, accident reporting, and health screenings for students.
• Tax Collection Services Property tax billing and collection services for district residents, accepting payments by mail, in-person at Five Star Bank, and credit card through MuniciPAY. Tax collection period runs September 1 through October 31 annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA (Hornell Area Family YMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates after-school childcare program at Avoca school for children PreK-12 years. Program runs school dismissal to 6 pm. Families must have active YMCA membership. Contact: hornellymca.com. Childcare assistance available through ProAction of Steuben County.
• First Baptist Church of AvocaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree after-school care for students grades K-5 on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45-5:00 pm. Provides snacks, bible lessons, homework help, crafts and games. Contact: 607-566-2077 or firstbaptistavoca.org.
• GST BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOCES provides shared services including cafeteria management, library resources (OPALS), research databases, and various educational services. District receives approximately 75% state reimbursement on BOCES services. Summer feeding program operated through GST BOCES.
• Five Star BankcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollects tax payments made by mail (payable to Avoca Central School, PO Box 168, Warsaw, NY 14569) or in-person at any Five Star Bank location. Drop box available at Bath branch for after-hours payments. Cash payers subject to $6 bank fee.
• Prattsburgh Central School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared athletic program (AP Titans) with Prattsburgh CSD. Combined athletic registration, practices, and competitions. Joint Meet the Coach Night and shared athletic calendar through Arbiter Live.
• Arbiter SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationAthletic registration and scheduling platform used for AP Titans athletics. Provides athletic calendar, team updates subscription, and student athlete registration system.
• ProAction of Steuben CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides childcare assistance for families needing support with YMCA after-school program fees. Contact: 607-776-2125.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District: Very small public K-12 district in Steuben County, NY, also a GST BOCES member. Direct peer: comparable rural footprint, similar enrollment scale, and similar reliance on cooperative services — useful as a small-district benchmark for cost structure and academic outcomes.
• Wayland-Cohocton Central School District: Small public K-12 district in Steuben County, NY, member of GST BOCES. Direct peer: comparable rural enrollment, similar funding structure, and likely participation in the same cooperative service agreements — making it a relevant operating-cost and outcome comparator.
• Naples Central School District: Small public K-12 district in Ontario County, NY. Direct peer: similar rural catchment, comparable enrollment scale, and reliance on property taxes plus NY State aid — a useful comparator for academic outcomes, athletics partnerships, and operational efficiency.
• Dundee Central School District: Small rural K-12 public school district in Yates County, NY. Direct peer given comparable enrollment size, similar tax + state aid funding mix, and small-district operating constraints — useful for benchmarking academic outcomes and per-pupil cost structures.
• Arkport Central School District: Small rural K-12 public school district in Steuben County, NY, also part of GST BOCES. Direct peer: comparable enrollment band, similar property tax-funded revenue model, and shared regional cost structures, making cost-to-serve and academic outcome benchmarking highly relevant.
• Hammondsport Central School District: Small public K-12 school district in Steuben County, NY, serving a similar rural community profile. Direct peer given comparable enrollment size, funding model (property tax + NY State aid), and BOCES membership (GST BOCES), making it a useful comparator on per-pupil metrics and operational scale.
• Alfred-Almond Central School District: Small public K-12 district in Allegany County, NY. Direct peer given similar rural footprint, comparable enrollment scale, and reliance on NY State aid and property taxes — useful for benchmarking academic outcomes, BOCES shared-service utilization, and capital planning approaches.
• Prattsburgh Central School District: Neighboring small public K-12 district in Steuben County, NY. Direct peer: Avoca and Prattsburgh already share an athletics program (AP Titans) and are similarly sized rural K-12 districts operating under NY State education rules, making their operating models, funding mix, and cost structures directly comparable.

Regional players

• Penn Yan Central School District: Mid-sized public K-12 district in Yates County, NY, within the same Finger Lakes region. Regional peer operating under the same NY State regulatory framework; larger scale makes it a useful upper-bound benchmark for what Avoca's operating model could look like if it consolidated or grew.

Broad incumbents

• GST BOCES (Greater Southern Tier BOCES): Regional Boards of Cooperative Educational Services covering multiple NY school districts including Avoca. Provides cafeteria management, library resources, summer feeding, and other shared services; broadly comparable as a peer that defines the operating envelope within which Avoca functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/avocaschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/avocacsd
• Xx.com/avocaschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avoca-central-school-district

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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