What Comstock Park Public Schools does

Comstock Park Public Schools is a Michigan public school district headquartered at 101 School St. NE, Comstock Park, Michigan, operating continuously since its establishment in 1900. The district functions as a government entity funded by local property taxes, state per-pupil aid, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to district-resident K-12 students. It serves the Comstock Park community and surrounding Kent County municipalities, including through Kent ISD Schools of Choice and Section 105c Schools of Choice enrollment from neighboring Allegan, Barry, Ionia, and Ottawa county ISDs.

The district operates a six-school continuum covering preschool through grade 12: Greenridge Early Childhood Center (including the Little Panthers Preschool), Stoney Creek Elementary (K-2), Pine Island Elementary (3-5), Mill Creek Middle School (6-8), Comstock Park High School (9-12, competing as the Panthers), and Flex Academy (alternative education). Curriculum differentiators include the Leader in Me framework deployed at both elementary schools, a comprehensive K-12 athletic program spanning 14+ sports, and integrated health services spanning vision/hearing screenings, immunizations, and mobile dental care via Smile Programs. The district also operates before/after school care in partnership with the Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA, food service including free summer meals, and student transportation through the My Ride K-12 platform.

Underlying technology is a stack of third-party ed-tech platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool serves as the student information system with a parent mobile app (iOS/Android) and SAML-based SSO; Google Apps for Education provides staff and student productivity; InfoSnap handles online enrollment; FinalForms manages athletic registration; GoFan sells event tickets; SchoolPay processes payments; Bright Arrow delivers family communications; and My Ride K-12 manages transportation. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education under Michigan Department of Education and Kent Intermediate School District oversight, with the current executive leadership including Superintendent David Washburn and school-level principals across the six campuses. Ancillary commercial-feeling activities are limited to tuition-bearing preschool, before/after care fees, and athletic gate receipts; the core economic model is per-pupil public funding rather than market-priced services.

Name

Comstock Park Public Schools

Legal name

Comstock Park Public Schools

Website

https://cppschools.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Comstock Park Public Schools is a Michigan public K-12 district operating six schools from preschool through grade 12 in Comstock Park, funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, and serving district residents plus limited Schools of Choice enrollment from Kent County and bordering ISDs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Public school athletics
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Comstock Park

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Tax-funded public education system serving district residents. Funding comes from local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants. No tuition charged for district residents. Special programs such as preschool may have tuition fees.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Comstock Park Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating preschool through 12th-grade education across six schools: Greenridge Early Childhood Center, Stoney Creek Elementary (K-2), Pine Island Elementary (3-5), Mill Creek Middle School (6-8), Comstock Park High School (9-12), and Flex Academy. The district delivers core academic instruction, Leader in Me leadership programming, athletics, food service, transportation, school health services, and support programs for district residents and Schools of Choice students.

Product overview

Comstock Park Public Schools is a public school district operating as a unified K-12 educational system. The district offers early childhood education through Little Panthers Preschool, elementary education at Pine Island Elementary (grades 3-5) and Stoney Creek Elementary (K-2), middle school at Mill Creek Middle School, and high school at Comstock Park High School. Supporting services include PowerSchool Parent Portal for academic tracking, School Health Program, Food Service, and Transportation Services. The district provides comprehensive athletic programs and uses third-party platforms including FinalForms for athletic registration, GoFan for event ticketing, and InfoSnap for enrollment. The district is implementing the Leader in Me program across elementary schools focusing on leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comstock Park High School (CPHS): High school serving grades 9-12 with athletic programs competing as the Panthers
• Mill Creek Middle School (MCM)
• Pine Island Elementary
• Stoney Creek Elementary
• Greenridge Early Childhood Center
• Flex Academy

Products and services

• Little Panthers Preschool Early childhood preschool program at Greenridge Early Childhood Center offering 3-year-old and 4-year-old half-day and full-day programs aligned with Michigan's early childhood goals, serving families seeking early childhood education.
• Stoney Creek Elementary School Early elementary school serving grades K-2, implementing the Leader in Me program and focusing on academic and social skills for life-long learning for young learners in the district.
• Pine Island Elementary School Upper elementary school serving grades 3-5, implementing the Leader in Me program focusing on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, for district and Schools of Choice students.
• Mill Creek Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, preparing students for adolescence and high school with a goal that 8th grade students are ready for Algebra 1.
• Comstock Park High School High school serving grades 9-12 offering comprehensive academic programs and athletic activities, home of the Panthers, with sports including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.
• Athletic Programs Comprehensive athletic programs for middle and high school students including baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track, tennis, wrestling, golf, volleyball, cross country, bowling, lacrosse, football, and cheerleading, managed through FinalForms registration and GoFan ticket sales.
• School Health Program Comprehensive health services for district students including vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, medication administration, COVID-19 protocols, and wellness programs, delivered in partnership with Kent County Health Department and Spectrum Health Healthier Communities.
• Food Service District food service program providing meals to students including free summer meals distributed through KDL branches, addressing nutrition for district families.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services managed through the My Ride K-12 system, providing bus service for district students with parent guides available in English and Spanish.
• Flex Academy Alternative education program within the district providing non-traditional learning pathways for students whose needs are not best served by conventional classroom settings.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kent County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative health services including immunization clinics, vision and hearing screenings, dental care coordination, and communicable disease management. Kent County Health Department provides certified waiver forms, immunization records management, and school health program support.
• Spectrum Health Healthier CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Healthier Communities department advancing health equity. Programs include Core Health, School Health Program, Maternal Infant Health Program, More Life Mas Vida cooking program, and Vaccine Equity Programs serving district students and families.
• Smile Programs (My School Dentist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile dentist program offering in-school dental care including exams, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride, sealants, and fillings. Services available at no cost for Medicaid/CHIP recipients.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing parent portal for grades, attendance, assignments, teacher comments, and school announcements. Available via web portal and mobile app (PowerSchool for Parents).
• My Community Dental Centers (MCDC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKent County Health Department partners with MCDC to provide dental services. MCDC accepts Medicaid and offers discounted services for uninsured or underinsured residents.
• School News NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional news network providing behind-the-scenes coverage of district schools, educational programs, and student achievements. Managed by Allison Kaufman and Ron Koehler.
• Comstock Park Athletic BoosterscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent volunteer organization enhancing and funding athletic programs at Mill Creek Middle School and Comstock Park High School. Officers include President Jennifer LaVallee, VP Tricia Phinney, Treasurer Tony Czypera.
• Comstock Park Educational Foundation (CPEF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer parent and community organization raising funds for educational grants. Works independently to distribute grant funding through fundraisers, donations, and memorial contributions.
• Wolverine World Wide Family YMCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for before and after school care programs and community wellness activities.
• Kent District Library - Comstock Park BranchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity resource partnership providing library services and programs to district families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caledonia Community Schools: Kent County public school district in Caledonia. Comparable as a K-12 public district with similar school structure and competes for Schools of Choice students in the same geographic region.
• Kelloggsville Public Schools: Kent County public school district serving Wyoming and Kentwood. Comparable small K-12 district with multiple school buildings serving similar grade-level configurations in the same ISD footprint.
• Northview Public Schools: Kent County public school district serving the Plainfield Township area of Grand Rapids. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized K-12 district with similar athletic programs and Schools of Choice participation.
• Byron Center Public Schools: Kent County public school district in the Byron Center area. Operates a similar K-12 structure and is a direct competitor for Schools of Choice families from the Comstock Park area.
• East Grand Rapids Public Schools: Kent County public school district serving the East Grand Rapids area. Comparable small K-12 district with strong athletic tradition and participates in the same Schools of Choice ecosystem.
• Forest Hills Public Schools: Adjacent Kent County public school district serving Ada, Cascade, and Grand Rapids Townships. Directly comparable as a multi-school K-12 district competing for the same Schools of Choice families in the same geographic labor market.
• Rockford Public Schools: Larger Kent County public school district serving Rockford and surrounding communities. Comparable K-12 district model with multiple elementary schools, middle schools, and a high school competing in the same regional athletic conference.
• Godwin Heights Public Schools: Kent County public school district serving Wyoming and Grand Rapids. Comparable K-12 district operating in the same ISD, with similar enrollment scale and socioeconomic mix.
• Kenowa Hills Public Schools: Neighboring Kent County public school district serving Grand Rapids Township and Walker. Operates a similar K-12 structure with high school, middle schools, and elementary schools and competes directly for Schools of Choice students.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Rapids Public Schools: Urban Kent County public school district and the largest in the region. Comparable as a K-12 public district operating in the same county and ISD, though significantly larger in scale and student demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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