What Mead School District does

Mead School District is a public K-12 school district serving north Spokane, Washington, operating 16 school buildings including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and the Mead Learning Options alternative programs. For the 2024-25 school year, the district serves 10,365 students with 639 certificated teachers and maintains a 91% four-year graduation rate. Core programs include general K-12 education alongside specialized offerings in Career & Technical Education, Spanish Language Immersion, Multilingual Education, Highly Capable/Gifted Education, early childhood programs (ECEAP, Developmental Preschool, Transition to Kindergarten), Title I/LAP support, mental health resources, athletics, and summer STEM programs. The district employs staff across instructional, administrative, facilities, nutrition, and transportation functions, governed by a locally elected five-member Board of Directors and led by Superintendent Travis Hanson.

The technology stack is standard K-12 educational infrastructure: PowerSchool as the student information system, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for Education, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and integrations including Peachjar for e-flyer distribution, Follett Destiny for library catalog, RedRover for substitute management, Microsoft MyApps for SSO, Vector/SafeSchools for safety compliance, PDEnroller for professional development, Weglot for multilingual website support, JustFOIA for public records, and Community Use (Dude Solutions) for facility scheduling. Revenue is derived from three primary recurring public streams: voter-approved local property tax levies (2024 Replacement Levy), Washington State basic education funding distributed through OSPI based on enrollment formulas, and federal ESSER grants, with supplemental income from Associated Student Body fees and community facility use rentals.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via resident student enrollment and open non-resident enrollment, supported by a multi-channel communications stack (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, weekly electronic Weekender newsletter, quarterly household-mailed Mead Matters newsletter, Peachjar eFlyers, and community levy and town-hall events). Customers are geographically captive resident K-12 students and families; the district competes for non-resident open enrollment and competes against neighboring districts and private/charter alternatives for enrollment share.

Name

Mead School District

Legal name

Mead School District

Website

https://mead354.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mead School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 10,365 students across 16 school buildings in north Spokane, Washington, funded by local property tax levies, state education funding, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mead

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levies: Local property tax levies approved by voters provide operational funding. 2024 Replacement Levy referenced.
2. State Funding: Washington State basic education funding distributed through OSPI based on student enrollment and formulas
3. Federal ESSER Grants: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds from ARP Act for COVID-19 response and recovery
4. Student Activity Fees: Associated Student Body (ASB) funds raised for optional extra-curricular activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mead School District is a public K-12 education system serving approximately 10,365 students across 16 school buildings in north Spokane, Washington. It delivers comprehensive educational programs from kindergarten through 12th grade, including general academics, alternative education pathways, career and technical education, special education, multilingual and gifted programs, athletics, mental health support, and library services, funded primarily through property tax levies, state education funding, and federal grants.

Product overview

Mead School District is a public K-12 education system serving north Spokane, Washington with approximately 10,365 students across 16 school buildings (10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools). The district operates a unified platform of educational programs combining core general education with specialized offerings including Mead Learning Options (alternative education with North Star, Five Mile Prairie, Mead Virtual Program, and Mead Outdoor School), Career & Technical Education, Spanish Language Immersion, Multilingual Education, Highly Capable/Gifted Education, and early childhood programs (ECEAP, Developmental Preschool, Transition to Kindergarten). The district extends learning through summer programs like Mead Summer STEM Academy and Bridge Building Competition, athletics K-12, Library Media Center services, and comprehensive support including Special Services, Counseling Center, and Mental Health Support with Hope Squad. All services are supported by technology integrations including PowerSchool for student information, Microsoft MyApps for SSO, Peachjar for communications, and Follett Destiny for library services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive K-12 educational programs serving students in elementary, middle, and high schools across 16 school buildings including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
• Mead Learning Options Alternative educational programs including North Star School, Five Mile Prairie (K-5 and 6-12), Mead Virtual Program (9-12), and Mead Outdoor School for non-traditional learners.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical education programs preparing students for career pathways, including CTE courses and industry certifications.
• Spanish Language Immersion Language immersion program teaching students academic content through Spanish starting at elementary level.
• Multilingual Education Programs supporting English language learners with translation and interpretation services in multiple languages including Arabic, Dari, Marshallese, Russian, and Spanish.
• Highly Capable/Gifted Education Accelerated academic programs for gifted and high-ability students with differentiated instruction.
• Preschool & Transition to Kindergarten Early childhood programs including ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), Developmental Preschool, and Transition to Kindergarten.
• Title I and LAP Federal and state support programs providing academic assistance to students who need additional help in reading and mathematics.
• Special Education Services Special education programs and services for students with disabilities including direct services and consultation.
• K-12 Athletics Athletic programs for elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12) students.
• Mental Health Support Mental health resources including Hope Squad suicide prevention program, suicide awareness, eating disorder awareness, social media safety, fentanyl awareness, and anxiety/depression resources.
• Library Media Center District-wide library services with online catalog access through Follett Destiny, library resources, policies, and FAQs.
• SchooLinks College and career readiness platform for student career exploration and planning.
• Community Facility Use Rentals School facility rental services for community organizations using school buildings after school hours through the Community Use Calendar booking system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% four-year graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PeachjarcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic flyer distribution service that sends approved flyers about events and activities from school and community organizations directly to parent emails. Non-profit community organizations may submit flyers for district approval through Peachjar.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore-school and after-school childcare programs offered in partnership for families needing extended care
• Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore-school and after-school childcare programs offered in partnership for families needing extended care
• Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)coreOthersProvides SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board) program offering medical, dental, and vision insurance plans through Kaiser Permanente, Premera, Uniform Medical Plan, Willamette Dental, Delta Care, MetLife, Davis Vision, and EyeMed
• Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)coreOthersWashington state agency administering Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) for certificated employees and School Employees Retirement System (SERS) for other employees
• VEBA TrustminorOthersManages health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) for eligible employees to assist with out-of-pocket medical expenses
• HealthEquityminorOthersAdministers Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for employees choosing UMP High Deductible medical plan
• Navia Benefit SolutionsminorOthersProcesses Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) claims for SEBB subscribers
• SupportLincminorOthersEmployee Assistance Program providing free confidential counseling, consultation and referral services for eligible employees and family members
• TSA Consulting GroupminorOthersAdministers 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plans through approved vendors for Mead School District employees
• Davis DemographicsminorOthersProvides demographic projections and enrollment forecasting for district planning (2018-28 projections referenced)
• Spokane Scholars FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual awards celebration honoring top scholars in greater Spokane area across six academic categories

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cheney School District: Public K-12 district immediately west of Mead with overlapping feeder patterns and the same OSPI funding environment, providing a close operational and demographic comparison.
• Spokane Public Schools: The largest public K-12 district serving the Spokane metro area, operating a comparable mix of elementary, middle, and high schools with similar state funding, levy structure, and student demographics to Mead.
• East Valley School District (Spokane): Neighboring Spokane County public K-12 district operating under the same Washington state funding framework with comparable K-12 program mix and community-levy dependence.
• West Valley School District (Spokane): Spokane-area public K-12 district with a similar suburban footprint, levy funding model, and breadth of academic and CTE programs as Mead.
• Central Valley School District: Adjacent Spokane-area public K-12 district serving Spokane Valley with similar grade configuration, levy-funded operating model, and competition for open-enrollment students with Mead.

Regional players

• Nine Mile Falls School District: Public K-12 district northwest of Spokane with similar suburban-rural boundary dynamics, levy funding model, and OSPI accountability structure.
• Deer Park School District: Public K-12 district north of Spokane serving a smaller, more rural community but funded through the same Washington state and local levy mechanisms, useful for benchmarking rural/small-district dynamics.
• Riverside School District: Public K-12 district in the broader Spokane region with similar grade configuration and state funding model, providing comparison on smaller-district operations.
• Medical Lake School District: Public K-12 district southwest of Spokane operating under the same Washington state funding, levy, and accountability frameworks as Mead.
• Liberty School District: Spokane-area public K-12 district operating under the same Washington OSPI framework with similar reliance on local levies and open enrollment for budget stability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meadschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWvPBdUw1oC089ZohmNLkXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MeadSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/meadschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mead-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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