Pleasant Grove Independent School District

What Pleasant Grove Independent School District does

Pleasant Grove Independent School District (PGISD) is a 4A-classified public school district operating as a governmental entity under the Texas Education Agency. Headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, the district serves approximately 2,355 students across four campuses organized by grade band: Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary (PreK–2), Pleasant Grove Intermediate School (grades 3–5), Pleasant Grove Middle School (grades 6–8), and Pleasant Grove High School (grades 9–12). The district was founded in 1937 and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees, with Chad Pirtle serving as Superintendent since March 25, 2019. PGISD has been named one of only five Model PLC (Professional Learning Community) Districts in Texas by Solution Tree.

The district's service portfolio spans core K–12 academics, special education and Section 504, ESL, Gifted & Talented, Career and Technical Education (40 courses across 31 programs and 21 industry-based certification exams), dual credit with Texarkana College (35 courses), athletics, child nutrition under federal NSLP/SBP, and summer programming. Its technology stack is composed of third-party K-12 administrative and instructional tools: ClassLink for single sign-on, Google for Education, Eduphoria for helpdesk/ticketing, Skyward for grade management, LINQ Connect/SchoolCafe for meal payments, Infosec for cybersecurity awareness training, Neptune Navigate for K–12 digital citizenship curriculum, and 8x8 for VoIP. Identimetrics biometric ID supports cafeteria and record workflows. Central services — administration, business services, HR, and technology — sit at 8500 North Kings Highway, Texarkana.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of Texas independent school districts and are not publicly disclosed in standardized form. Funding flows derive from (1) local property taxes with a 2025 combined rate of $1.0670 per $100 of certified value ($0.365 I&S + $0.7020 M&O), (2) Texas Education Agency state foundation aid tied to average daily attendance, and (3) federal reimbursements for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Auxiliary income includes student fees for athletics, summer camps, and CTE certification exams. PGISD operates within the Texas purchasing cooperative ecosystem (TIPS, Buy Board, TCPN, E&I, Choice Partners, Omnia, Texas Smartbuy, DIR) for procurement access. The district's outcomes — 100% graduation rate, 98% CCMR rating, $15M in scholarships for the Class of 2026, 143 CTE certifications, and a top-10% UIL Lone Star Cup finish (21st of 222 in Conference 4A) — position it above average for its classification despite being a small 4A district by enrollment.

Name

Pleasant Grove Independent School District

Legal name

Pleasant Grove Independent School District

Website

https://pgisd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pleasant Grove Independent School District is a 4A public K-12 school district in Texarkana, Texas, serving approximately 2,355 students across four campuses (PreK-12), funded through local property taxes, Texas Education Agency per-pupil aid, and federal nutrition programs.

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 School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Dual credit programs
• Special education services
• Child nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Texarkana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: District receives funding from local property taxes. For 2025 tax year, I&S tax rate is $0.365 and M&O tax rate is $0.7020 for a total tax rate of $1.0670 per $100,000 of certified property value.
2. State Funding (Per-Student Allocation): Texas Education Agency funding based on average daily attendance and enrollment across four campuses serving over 2,300 students.
3. Federal Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program providing meals to students. District participates in free and reduced meal programs based on income eligibility guidelines.
4. Student Fees and Activity Revenue: Fees collected for athletics, summer camps, CTE certifications, and other student activities.
5. CTE Industry-Based Certification Fees: 143 CTE Industry Based Certifications earned by students. Revenue from certification exam fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pleasant Grove Independent School District operates a public K-12 educational system serving over 2,300 students across four campuses in Texarkana, Texas. The district delivers core academic instruction from PreK through 12th grade, supplemented by career and technical education (40 courses across 31 programs), dual credit college courses with Texarkana College, gifted and talented programming, special education and ESL services, athletics, and child nutrition services. As a designated Model PLC District, the district emphasizes collaborative professional learning communities focused on student outcomes.

Product overview

Pleasant Grove Independent School District is a 4A public school district in northeast Texas serving approximately 2,355 students across four campuses: Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary (PreK-2), Pleasant Grove Intermediate (3-5), Pleasant Grove Middle School (6-8), and Pleasant Grove High School (9-12). The district operates as a unified educational system offering core academic programs alongside specialized services including Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 40 courses across 31 programs, dual credit partnerships with Texarkana College, gifted and talented programming, special education services, and athletics. The district is recognized as a Model PLC District and offers professional development through Eduhero, technology support through ClassLink and Eduphoria, and student meals through LINQ Connect. Key programs include Hawk Impact Partners community partnerships and the Education Foundation grant program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School Elementary school campus providing foundational literacy and math instruction for students in PreK through 2nd grade, located in Texarkana, Texas.
• Pleasant Grove Intermediate School Intermediate school campus providing instruction for students in grades 3 through 5, located in Texarkana, Texas.
• Pleasant Grove Middle School Middle school campus providing instruction for students in grades 6 through 8, located in Texarkana, Texas.
• Pleasant Grove High School High school campus providing instruction for students in grades 9 through 12, including dual credit courses, CTE programs, and Advanced Core Courses.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Career and Technical Education program offering 40 upper-level courses across 31 programs of study, including STEM, Business, Health Science, Education, and Information Technology pathways, with 21 industry-based certification exams available.
• Dual Credit Program Dual credit partnership with Texarkana College allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through 35 available dual credit courses.
• Gifted and Talented Program Program providing advanced learning opportunities for academically gifted students identified through state criteria.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including special education, Section 504, dyslexia services, and ESL programs for eligible students.
• Child Nutrition Services School meal program providing breakfast and lunch following federal nutrition standards, with online payment through LINQ Connect and free/reduced meal options based on eligibility.
• PGISD Athletics Department Athletic programs including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, track, cross country, soccer, and trap shooting. The district has won multiple state championships and regional titles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Graduation Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating purchasing cooperative that allows district to access competitively procured goods and services through interlocal agreements with other government entities.
• Buy Board Purchasing CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexas purchasing cooperative providing access to competitively bid vendors for school districts and other government entities.
• The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESC Region 4 cooperative purchasing network offering volume purchasing discounts for member districts.
• E & I Cooperative ServicessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational cooperative purchasing organization providing procurement services for educational institutions.
• Choice PartnerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing organization serving education and government sectors with competitively procured products and services.
• Omnia PartnerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational cooperative purchasing organization offering publicly procured contracts for government and education entities.
• Texas SmartbuycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState of Texas purchasing cooperative program for government entities including school districts.
• DIR (Department of Information Resources)coreTechnology or IntegrationTexas state agency providing technology purchasing contracts and services for state and local government entities including K-12 schools.
• Hawk Impact PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership program connecting local businesses and community members with Pleasant Grove ISD schools. Partners support district through various programs and initiatives.
• Pleasant Grove Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting PGISD through teacher grants ($106,764 awarded in recent Great Grant Giveaway), student scholarships, and educational program funding.
• Texarkana CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partner providing dual credit course opportunities for high school students to earn college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements.
• EduphoriacoreTechnology or IntegrationHelp desk ticketing system for technology, maintenance, and transportation requests. Used district-wide for staff and student support services.
• Neptune NavigatecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital citizenship and online safety curriculum provider offering K-12 modules teaching responsible digital citizenship, cyberbullying prevention, and internet safety.
• InfoseccoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity training provider for district staff with annual compliance training requirements ensuring best practices for data protection and online security.
• LINQ ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline meal payment system and mobile app for student cafeteria accounts, enabling parents to load funds, set spending limits, and view transaction history.
• SchoolCafecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline meal payment platform for breakfast and lunch programs, free and reduced meal applications, and nutritional information.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform for students and staff to access digital learning resources, instructional materials, and district applications.
• Hometown TicketingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline ticket sales platform for athletic events allowing purchase of tickets for home games through events.hometownticketing.com.
• Solution TreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consulting organization that designated PGISD as a Model PLC (Professional Learning Community) District, one of five in Texas.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pittsburg Independent School District: East Texas 4A public school district in the same UIL conference. Comparable funding mechanisms, athletics structure, and CTE program breadth.
• Liberty-Eylau Independent School District: Neighboring 4A public school district serving the Texarkana area. Comparable as a Bowie County public K-12 district with similar funding mix and competitive overlap for student enrollment.
• Texarkana Independent School District: Adjacent Texas-side K-12 public school district in Texarkana. Directly competitive in enrollment and shares the same TEA regulatory framework and UIL 4A classification.
• Longview Independent School District: Larger 4A/5A East Texas public school district with similar CTE and dual-credit programming. Provides a 'next-step' comparable for what PGISD could scale into.
• Sulphur Springs Independent School District: Northeast Texas 4A public school district with comparable enrollment profile. Operates under the same TEA state accountability framework and UIL 4A classification.
• Nacogdoches Independent School District: East Texas 4A/5A public school district of similar scale. Comparable on dual-credit programming, UIL athletics, and TEA accountability.
• Hallsville Independent School District: East Texas 4A public school district of comparable enrollment scale. Operates under the same TEA funding, UIL classification, and accountability structure as PGISD.
• Marshall Independent School District: East Texas 4A public school district similar in size to PGISD and serving a regional Texas community. Comparable governance, funding model, and CTE/dual-credit program mix.
• Waskom Independent School District: Small East Texas public school district near Texarkana in a similar 4A classification. Compares on enrollment scale, funding model, and proximity to PGISD service area.

Broad incumbents

• Solution Tree (PLC network): Education consulting organization that designated PGISD as a Model PLC District. Operates adjacent to PGISD as the framework provider and a network of other Model PLC districts nationwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pleasantgroveisd
• Xx.com/GroveIsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pgisd

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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