What Red Bluff Union Elementary School District does

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District (RBUESD) is a public K-8 school district serving students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade in Red Bluff, California (Tehama County). The district operates four elementary school sites—Bidwell Elementary (1256 Walnut Street), Jackson Heights Elementary (225 S. Jackson Street), Metteer Elementary (695 Kimball Road)—and one middle school, Vista Preparatory Academy (1770 S. Jackson Street), supplemented by the SEAL Academy alternative education program. The central administrative office is at 1755 Airport Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080. Technology infrastructure integrates Aeries Student Information System for enrollment and grade reporting, Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, ParentSquare for family communication, Clever for single sign-on, Frontline (AESOP and Help Desk) for HR/absence management, Titan/SUNCHILD and LINQ Connect for nutrition services, ESCAPE for payroll self-service, Keenan SafeSchools for compliance training, and GAMUT/SIMBLI for board meeting management.

RBUESD is a California government state entity, not a commercial enterprise. Its operating revenue is structured around California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)—a base per-pupil grant augmented by supplemental and concentration grants tied to unduplicated pupil counts of English learners, foster youth, and low-income students—supplemented by federal categorical programs (Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA), State Lottery proceeds distributed by ADA, federal reimbursements from the National School Lunch and breakfast programs, and one-time capital proceeds from Bond Measure M (2024) directed at security and infrastructure modernization. The district does not charge tuition; ancillary fee-based programs exist (ELOP, Summer SERRF, facility rentals). Governance is by an elected five-member Board of Trustees, with Cliff Curry serving as Superintendent, C. Jennie Bachmeyer as Assistant Superintendent, and Director-level personnel across HR (Maria Zavalza), Nutrition Services (Angela Melton), Facilities (Charles Lafferty), and Technology (Wayne Webster).

Enrollment is assigned by residential address within district boundaries, giving RBUESD an exclusive public franchise over TK-8 education for its residents. The district does not operate in a commercial market; rather, its 'go-to-market' is community engagement through ParentSquare, district website, Facebook/Instagram, local events, monthly Board meetings (second Tuesday), and partnerships with organizations such as Expect More Tehama. Functional differentiation rests on a community-scale, wraparound service model—Wellness Center, universal meals, transportation, social-emotional support, before/after-school ELOP, and student-led conferences—rather than on proprietary technology or AI. Strategic activity is observable in capital programs (Bond M), programmatic expansion (ELOP, Summer SERRF), and digital adoption (Aeries online enrollment, integrated communications stack), but these are public-sector investment signals, not commercial growth levers such as funding rounds, M&A, or IPOs, which are inapplicable to this entity.

Name

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District

Legal name

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District

Website

https://rbuesd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District is a public California K-8 district operating four elementary schools and one middle school in Red Bluff (Tehama County), providing free transitional kindergarten through 8th grade education funded through the state's LCFF formula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school district
• Student nutrition services
• Expanded learning programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Bluff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF): California's primary school funding formula providing base grant per student plus supplemental and concentration grants based on demographics and unduplicated pupil count (English learners, foster youth, low-income students)
2. Federal categorical programs: Federal funding through Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, and other federal education programs supporting specific student populations and initiatives
3. Bond Measure Proceeds: Local bond measure M (2024) providing capital funds for facility security improvements (fencing, cameras) and infrastructure modernization (roofing, plumbing, electrical)
4. Student Nutrition Program: National School Lunch Program and breakfast program revenues based on meal participation and free/reduced lunch eligibility
5. State Lottery Funds: California Lottery proceeds distributed to districts based on average daily attendance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District provides free public education to students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade residing within district boundaries in Red Bluff, California. It operates four elementary schools (Bidwell, Jackson Heights, Metteer) and one middle school (Vista Preparatory Academy), plus alternative programs (SEAL Academy), summer programming (Summer SERRF), Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) afterschool enrichment, student nutrition meals, special education, and family support services.

Product overview

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District operates as a public school district serving students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. The district consists of four school sites: Bidwell Elementary School, Jackson Heights Elementary School, Metteer Elementary School (all TK-5), and Vista Preparatory Academy (middle school, grades 6-8). Additionally, the district provides SEAL Academy for alternative education, summer programming (Summer SERRF), and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) for afterschool enrichment. Support services include Student Nutrition Services managing meal programs, Aeries-based online enrollment, and an events calendar system. The district's digital infrastructure includes Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Office 365, Clever single sign-on, ParentSquare communication, and Frontline absence management. The administrative office is located at 1755 Airport Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bidwell Elementary School Transitional kindergarten through 5th grade public elementary school serving district residents at 1256 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA.
• Jackson Heights Elementary School Transitional kindergarten through 5th grade public elementary school serving district residents at 225 S. Jackson Street, Red Bluff, CA.
• Metteer Elementary School Transitional kindergarten through 5th grade public elementary school (William M. Metteer Elementary) serving district residents at 695 Kimball Road, Red Bluff, CA.
• Vista Preparatory Academy Middle school serving grades 6-8 for district residents at 1770 S. Jackson Street, Red Bluff, CA.
• SEAL Academy Alternative education academy within the district providing specialized educational programs for students referenced in School Accountability Report Cards.
• Summer SERRF Program Summer school enrichment and childcare program (School Aged Recreation and Recreation Fun) providing academic and recreational activities during summer break.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Afterschool and summer school enrichment program for transitional kindergarten through sixth grade providing academic, social, emotional, and physical development through hands-on learning experiences.
• Student Nutrition Services Provides daily nutritious breakfast and lunch to all students, manages free and reduced-price meal applications and the California Universal Benefits Application process, and administers the SUN Bucks summer food program via Titan/SUNCHILD and LINQ Connect.
• Aeries Online Enrollment Online enrollment system allowing parents/guardians to register students electronically for Red Bluff Union Elementary School District schools, with subsequent verification at the school of residence.
• Student-Led Conferences Parent-teacher conference format in which students present their own academic progress, goals, and work samples to parents and guardians as part of the district's family engagement practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• District Goal: All students performing at or near grade level in reading and math by end of each school year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Aspire Public Schools: California-based charter school network operating TK-12 campuses. Competes for the same student population within overlapping regions, offering an alternative education model that can draw families away from traditional districts.

Others

• California Department of Education: State regulatory and funding authority for all California K-12 districts including RBUESD. Sets LCFF parameters, compliance requirements, and accountability frameworks governing district operations.
• California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO): Industry association supporting California school business operations. Provides benchmarking, training, and policy advocacy relevant to district financial and operational management.

Direct peers

• Antelope Elementary School District: Tehama County K-8 district operating under the same California public school framework. Similar rural community setting, grade configuration, and reliance on LCFF plus federal categorical funding.
• Corning Union Elementary School District: Neighboring Tehama County K-8 elementary district serving Corning and surrounding areas. Operates with the same California LCFF funding model and comparable rural community school structure, making it a close operational peer.
• Gerber Union Elementary School District: Adjacent Tehama County K-8 elementary district with similar enrollment scale, funding structure, and small community school profile. Comparable on funding formula, staff structure, and EdTech adoption patterns.

Broad incumbents

• Chico Unified School District: Larger nearby K-12 district in Butte County with significantly greater scale. Comparable in regulatory and funding framework but offers broader program scope and more administrative specialization.

Regional players

• Orland Unified School District: Neighboring Glenn County district serving TK-12 students in the Orland area. Operates under the same California public education system with similar demographic and funding dynamics, though broader grade span.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RBUESD
• Instagraminstagram.com/rbuesd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/red-bluff-elementary-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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