Pueblo County School District

What Pueblo County School District does

Pueblo County School District 70 is a K-12 public school district headquartered at 24951 East US Highway 50 in Pueblo, Colorado, serving more than 10,000 students across Pueblo County. Formed in 1950 through consolidation of 35 smaller districts, it is one of Colorado's largest geographically and operates 20+ schools organized into three regions (Pueblo West, Mesa, Mountain) plus charter and alternative campuses. Instructional delivery spans traditional in-person schooling, the District 70 Online Learning Academy (West and Baxter), and two D70 Alternative Learning Academies, with Universal Preschool extending services to 4-year-olds.

The district's operating technology stack centers on PowerSchool as the student information system, ClassLink as the SSO launchpad, and integrations with Tutor.com (free K-12 tutoring), Frontline Education (absence management and IEP tracking), FirstView/First Student (real-time GPS bus tracking), InfoSnap (online enrollment), Tyler E-Finance/iVision Portal (HR and finance), Nutrislice (menus), Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office 365. Specialized programs include Exceptional Student Services (IEPs, 504s, gifted and talented), Career Technical Education, ELL, athletics via GoFan, and support for at-risk and justice-engaged students via the EARSS grant.

As a government entity governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Ronda Rein, the district is funded primarily through Colorado per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal grants, and is not a private enterprise. Supplemental revenue comes from student activity and athletic fees. It has no parent company, no outside shareholders, and operates within the regulatory framework of the Colorado Department of Education (FERPA, IDEA, Title IX, CIPA, McKinney-Vento compliance).

Name

Pueblo County School District

Legal name

Pueblo County School District 70

Website

https://district70.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pueblo County School District 70 is a K-12 public school district in Pueblo County, Colorado, serving 10,000+ students across 20+ traditional, charter, alternative, and online schools since 1950, funded primarily through state per-pupil funding, local taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Indigenous/Culturally Focused & Community-Based Schools (EDAJACAM)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Special education services
• Preschool programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pueblo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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: Funded primarily through state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. Operates under Colorado Department of Education guidelines with annual accountability requirements.
2. Student Activity and Athletic Fees: Fees associated with athletics, extracurricular activities, and student organizations. Participation in extracurricular activities considered a privilege contingent on behavioral and academic standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pueblo County School District 70 is a K-12 public school district serving more than 10,000 students in Pueblo County, Colorado. It delivers traditional in-person instruction across 20+ schools organized by geographic region (Pueblo West, Mesa, Mountain), supplemented by online learning, alternative learning academies, charter schools, and Universal Preschool. Core offerings include academic instruction, special education, career and technical education, athletics, transportation, and nutritional services.

Product overview

Pueblo County School District 70 is a K-12 public school district serving over 10,000 students in Pueblo, Colorado. The district operates as a unified educational platform with multiple delivery mechanisms: traditional in-person instruction across 20+ schools organized by geographic region (Pueblo West, Mesa, Mountain, Charter, and Alternative), supplemented by virtual learning through the District 70 Online Learning Academy and D70 Alternative Learning Academy. The district's technology infrastructure centers on PowerSchool as the student information system and ClassLink as the SSO portal. Student support services include Tutor.com online tutoring, Exceptional Student Services (IEP/504), Career Technical Education pathways, and athletics/activities programs. Transportation is managed through First Student with FirstView GPS tracking. Enrollment and registration are handled through InfoSnap. The district also offers Universal Preschool (UPK) programs at multiple elementary schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District 70 Online Learning Academy Virtual/online learning program offered at multiple locations (West and Baxter campuses) providing K-12 distance education for students across all geographic areas of the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of EARSS program students experienced positive outcomes including school completion and successful return to school
• +2 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

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• First StudentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner providing bus services for district students. Contact: 719-544-7589. District uses FirstView GPS tracking platform for real-time bus monitoring accessible to parents through mobile app.
• Tutor.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree online tutoring services partnership providing expert tutors for all K-12 students in more than 200 subjects. Students access through ClassLink. Includes real-time writing review, SAT/ACT prep, and on-demand homework help.
• Colorado Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education authority providing oversight, funding alignment, standards (Colorado Academic Standards, READ Act), accountability requirements, and regulatory framework for district operations.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing administrative, teacher, substitute, and parent/student portals for grades, attendance, and records management.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform for district applications including Tutor.com and other educational tools. Students and staff access through launchpad.classlink.com/pueblo.
• Frontline EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAbsence management system (ABSMGMT) and IEP management (Frontline Enrich) for employee and student services tracking.
• GooglesupportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace for Education including email, docs, and classroom tools. District email accessed through Google.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Office 365 suite available to staff with help resources provided through district IT department.
• Pueblo County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Resource Officer (SRO) program with deputies assigned to Mesa, West, and Mountains areas. Officers handle crime prevention, law enforcement, traffic enforcement, and D.A.R.E. substance abuse prevention education.
• Colorado Teacher Awards SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness community sponsors supporting annual Colorado Teacher and Support Staff Awards program recognizing outstanding educators. Nominination contact: Lynnette Bonfiglio at district office.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cherry Creek School District: One of Colorado's largest K-12 districts by enrollment. Comparable in scale and program breadth but operates in a more affluent suburban Denver-area market, providing an upper-band benchmark for funding and outcomes.
• Douglas County School District: Large Colorado K-12 district with strong technology integration and concurrent enrollment programs. Useful benchmark for technology and college-career pathway programs similar to District 70's offerings.
• Jefferson County Public Schools: Largest K-12 district in Colorado by student count. Comparable in accountability structure and program diversity, with broader suburban Denver footprint.
• Denver Public Schools: Urban Colorado K-12 district comparable in size and demographic diversity. Operates a portfolio of innovation and charter schools similar to District 70's charter and alternative learning programs.
• Aurora Public Schools: Colorado K-12 district comparable in serving diverse student populations including ELL and at-risk students. Provides benchmark for at-risk intervention programs similar to District 70's EARSS initiative.
• Boulder Valley School District: Colorado K-12 district operating under similar state accountability framework with comparable geographic mix of urban and rural attendance areas. Benchmark for technology integration and concurrent enrollment programs.

Direct peers

• Pueblo City Schools (District 60): Neighboring K-12 public school district serving Pueblo, Colorado, directly comparable in mission, geography, funding structure, and student population. Provides the most direct competitive context for enrollment and funding.
• Colorado Springs School District 11: Large Colorado K-12 public school district serving a comparable urban/rural mix with similar governance under Colorado Department of Education. Comparable in scale, accountability requirements, and student services portfolio.
• Academy School District 20: Colorado K-12 district with strong technology adoption and comparable governance structure. Useful benchmark for technology stack and online learning delivery that District 70 also operates.
• Mesa County Valley School District 51: Western Colorado K-12 public school district with similar geographic spread across rural and suburban communities, serving a comparable student population with similar funding dynamics and athletic/extracurricular programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@puebloschooldistrict7071
• Facebookfacebook.com/PuebloSchoolDistrict70
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/district-70

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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