Dupo CUSD 196

What Dupo CUSD 196 does

Dupo Community Unit School District 196 (Dupo CUSD 196) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Dupo, Illinois, serving St. Clair County in the Metro East St. Louis area. Established in 1906 with community roots tracing to the 1750s Prairie du Pont settlement, the district operates three neighborhood schools—Bluffview Elementary School and Dupo Jr/Sr High School (covering preschool through grade 12)—and is led by Superintendent Dr. Victoria White (effective July 1, 2024). The district provides a broad-based curriculum including AP courses, dual credit, career and technical education pathways (notably an Electrician Course Pathway with Southwestern Illinois College and I.B.E.W. Local 309), special education, athletics (18 teams), and 20 student clubs. Operations are governed by an elected Board of Education and funded primarily through Illinois state aid, local property taxes, and federal Title programs.

The district's technology stack is standard for mid-size public K-12 systems: a 1:1 Chromebook program, Kajeet Smartspot mobile hotspot lending for home connectivity, Clever single sign-on, an Apptegy-powered website, iOS and Android mobile apps, and CIPA/SOPPA-compliant network filtering. A CyberBully Hotline provides anonymous bullying/crisis reporting. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer within district boundaries via online enrollment, with ancillary on-campus services delivered through partnerships—SIHF Healthcare (monthly primary care), Dental Safari Company (mobile dental), Brightpoint (early childhood developmental screenings), and Yellow Bus Group of America (transportation). All three schools earned Commendable designation on the Illinois Report Card in 2024 and Universal Commendable status in 2025.

Dupo CUSD 196 is a government state entity, not a commercial enterprise. It has no funding rounds, no equity, no subsidiaries, and no revenue in the investor sense; its funds are public appropriations. Revenue streams include state and local tax funding, food services (largely free under the federal Community Eligibility Program for SY 2026-27), facility rentals, and modest fundraising/donations via Venmo. The district is operationally stable, with no commercial growth mandate, no technology platform product, and no artificial intelligence capabilities.

Name

Dupo CUSD 196

Legal name

Dupo Community Unit School District 196

Website

https://dupo196.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dupo CUSD 196 is a public K-12 school district in Dupo, Illinois, operating 3 neighborhood schools (Bluffview Elementary and Dupo Jr/Sr High) serving preschool through grade 12 students and families in St. Clair County, funded primarily through state aid and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary and secondary schools
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• School food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates as a public school funded primarily through state and local property tax revenues, federal Title programs, and per-pupil state funding.
2. Food Services Revenue: Meal program revenue from student and adult breakfast/lunch purchases. District participates in Community Eligibility Program providing universal free meals.
3. Fundraising and Donations: District-approved fundraisers managed by school departments and organizations. Additional donations accepted via Venmo with approximately 3% processing fee.
4. Facility Rentals: District facilities available for community rental when not in use by students, with rental fees and policies established through application process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dupo CUSD 196 is a public K-12 school district delivering free, comprehensive educational services to students from preschool through grade 12 across three neighborhood schools in Dupo, Illinois. Core offerings include standards-aligned academic curriculum, Advanced Placement and dual credit courses, career and technical education pathways (electrician, robotics), special education, athletics, and student clubs, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program, Kajeet hotspot lending, and Clever single sign-on.

Product overview

Dupo Community Unit School District 196 provides educational services across 3 schools (Bluffview Elementary School, Dupo Jr/Sr High School) serving students from preschool through grade 12. The district operates as a stand-alone special education district. Digital offerings include a mobile app (iOS and Android) for district information access, an Apptegy-powered website, and technology infrastructure including Chromebook 1:1 program and Kajeet Smartspot checkout for wifi access. The district offers AP courses, dual credit programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways including an Electrician Course Pathway, and special education services. Athletic programs include 18 teams and 20+ student clubs. No commercial products are offered; all services are for internal district operations and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dupo CUSD 196 Mobile App (iOS) Native iOS mobile application providing district information, news, calendars, and resources for students, parents, and community members.
• Dupo CUSD 196 Mobile App (Android) Native Android mobile application providing district information, news, calendars, and resources for students, parents, and community members.
• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 public education delivered across Bluffview Elementary School and Dupo Jr/Sr High School, including standards-aligned academic curriculum, Advanced Placement and dual credit courses, career and technical education pathways, special education, athletics, and student clubs.
• Electrician Course Pathway (CTE) Career and technical education pathway offering electrician training including Production Technology, Beginning Electricity, Electrical Systems I and II, and Workplace Experience courses, delivered in partnership with Southwestern Illinois College and I.B.E.W. Local 309.
• School Food Services (Breakfast and Lunch Program) Breakfast and lunch meal program at both Bluffview Elementary and Dupo Jr/Sr High School, with student breakfast priced at $2.05, elementary lunch at $2.80, Jr/Sr High lunch at $3.05, and adult meals at $2.30 breakfast and $3.80 lunch. Universal free meals available under the Community Eligibility Program for SY 2026-27.
• Facility Rentals District facilities available for community rental when not in use by students, with rental fees and policies established through an application process requiring building principal and superintendent approval.
• School-Based Health Services On-campus healthcare services including nursing, monthly SIHF Healthcare primary care visits (2nd Tuesday of every month) with evaluation, treatment, care, and sports physicals, plus Dental Safari Company mobile dental wellness checkups and treatment for pre-K through 12th grade.

Quantifiable outcome

• Commendable designation on Illinois Report Card - all three schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwestern Illinois CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024CTE instructor partnership for Electrician Course Pathway. Chris Robinson, certified instructor from SWIC and I.B.E.W. Local 309 member, serves as instructor. Program includes Production Technology, Beginning Electricity, Electrical Systems I and II, and Workplace Experience courses.
• Yellow Bus Group of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation services contracted with Yellow Bus Group of America. District coordinates student transportation and sets rider rules and expectations for student behavior. Christina LeGrand serves as Bus Supervisor.
• SIHF HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based healthcare partnership providing primary care services at Dupo Jr/Sr High School on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Students can receive evaluation, treatment, care, and sports physicals through this partnership.
• Dental Safari CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile dental corporation providing dental wellness checkups and treatment for children pre-K through 12th grade. Free services for Medicaid/All Kids participants and free/reduced lunch program participants.
• Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict belongs to IHLS enabling interlibrary loan through SHARE consortium. IHLS provides delivery service, digital collections, continuing education, and group purchasing. Also provides Mobile Memory Lab services.
• Daugherty Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCards for Kids program provides free public library cards to PreK-12th grade students living in unserved areas. Students must live closest to Daugherty Public Library service area.
• BrightpointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Brightpoint to offer free preschool and birth-3 years developmental screenings to the community.
• I.B.E.W. Local 309minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Chris Robinson for electrician pathway program. Robinson is a journeyman wireman and licensed master electrician.
• The Boeing CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarah Lord-Dorsett, Dupo High School graduate and University of Illinois graduate, serves as professional mentor to robotics team from Boeing.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform providing students and staff access to digital learning resources through district dashboard.
• KajeetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartspot checkout program providing mobile internet hotspots to students who lack home connectivity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whiteside School District 115: Public K-12 district in the Belleville, Illinois area (St. Clair County). Comparable as a same-county Illinois public school district of similar small profile serving adjacent communities.
• Belleville School District 118: Neighboring public K-12 district in Belleville, Illinois (St. Clair County), serving a similar community demographic with a comparable mix of elementary and secondary schools. Directly comparable as a same-county public district competing for the same regional student and family base.
• East St. Louis School District 189: Public K-12 district in East St. Louis, Illinois (St. Clair County). Comparable as a same-county Illinois public district operating under identical state reporting and funding frameworks.
• Signal Hill School District 181: Public K-12 district in the Belleville, Illinois area (St. Clair County). Comparable as a neighboring small public district serving the same metropolitan community and competing for the same families.
• Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19: Public K-12 district in Mascoutah, Illinois (St. Clair County). Directly comparable as a same-county Illinois public school district of similar size and rural-suburban profile.
• O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90: Public K-12 district in O'Fallon, Illinois (St. Clair County) with comparable elementary and junior-high grade configuration. Comparable as a same-county district operating under the same Illinois funding framework and state accountability standards.
• Cahokia Community Unit School District 187: Public K-12 district in Cahokia, Illinois (St. Clair County). Comparable as a same-county Illinois district serving a similar community with overlapping state funding and accountability requirements.
• Collinsville Community Unit School District 10: Public K-12 district in Collinsville, Illinois (adjacent Madison/St. Clair counties). Comparable as a nearby Illinois public district of similar size operating under the same Illinois Learning Standards and report-card framework.
• Lebanon Community Unit School District 9: Public K-12 district in Lebanon, Illinois (St. Clair County). Comparable as a same-county Illinois public school district of similar small-to-mid size and community-based operating model.
• Freeburg Community Unit School District 70: Public K-12 district in Freeburg, Illinois (St. Clair County). Directly comparable as a neighboring St. Clair County district facing the same funding environment, accountability rules, and demographic trends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Dupo196
• Xx.com/Dupo196
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dupo-school-district-196

Compliance4 records

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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