What Keansburg School District does

Keansburg School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New Jersey state law and serving residents of Keansburg, New Jersey (Monmouth County). Founded in 1917, the district operates four schools spanning Pre-K through Grade 12: Keansburg Early Learning Center (Pre-K), Joseph C. Caruso School (K-5), Joseph R. Bolger Middle School (6-8), and Keansburg High School (9-12), staffed by approximately 290 faculty and employees. The district is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education and supervised by the New Jersey Department of Education. It holds a geographic monopoly over public K-12 education within its boundaries, with families registering students through the Genesis student information system at no direct cost for core instruction.

The district's operational technology stack is composed entirely of third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Genesis (student information and parent/student portals), LinkIt (assessment and RTI progress monitoring), Naviance (college and career readiness), IXL (personalized skill practice), SchoolCafe (food service mobile app), Frontline (HR management), HIBster (bullying incident reporting), SchoolFi (financial management), and Google Workspace for Education. The district's communications and marketing operate through a Finalsite-powered website plus Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram channels. Compliance frameworks include FERPA, Section 504, Title I schoolwide programs, and HIPAA for SEMI-related health information.

Revenue is derived from three government funding streams with no commercial pricing for core education: New Jersey state education aid (formula-based), local property taxes, and federal grants (Title I, IDEA, and others). The sole fee-based revenue stream is the Champions Before and After Care program, supplemented by the federally-funded 21st Century Community Learning Center (KAP) afterschool program serving 135 students grades 3-8. Extended programming includes special education services (IEP, related services, Section 504), ESL/ELL instruction, gifted and talented programs, college preparation with NCAA eligibility support, and career technical education, plus community partnerships with Bayshore Family Success Center, Whitsons food services, and Family Friendly Center.

Name

Keansburg School District

Legal name

Keansburg School District

Website

https://keansburg.k12.nj.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Keansburg School District is a public K-12 school district in Keansburg, New Jersey, operating four schools (PreK-12) with approximately 290 staff. Funded by state aid, property taxes, and federal grants, it serves district-resident families with instruction, special education, and wraparound community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• PreK-12 school district
• Special education services
• Afterschool programs
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Keansburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Aid: New Jersey state funding for public education based on enrollment and formula
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue designated for school district operations
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, IDEA, and other grant programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Keansburg School District provides free public K-12 education to residents of Keansburg, New Jersey, operating four schools from PreK through Grade 12. Core educational services include general academics, special education (IEP, Child Study Team, related services), ESL/ELL instruction, gifted and talented programming, athletics, and CTE/college preparation. The district supplements academics with fee-based before/after care (Champions), the 21st CCLC afterschool program, food services via Whitsons, and community-based family support.

Product overview

Keansburg School District is a public school district operating four schools: Keansburg Early Learning Center (PreK), Joseph C. Caruso School (K-5), Joseph R. Bolger Middle School (6-8), and Keansburg High School (9-12). The district provides educational programs supported by a Genesis student information system, Curriculum & Instruction department, Pupil Personnel Services for special education, and food services through Whitsons. Extended learning opportunities include the 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool program (KAP), Champions before/after care, and athletic programs. The district integrates with third-party platforms including LinkIt for assessment, Naviance for college planning, and SchoolCafe for food service management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Keansburg Early Learning Center (KELC): Pre-K school serving the district's youngest learners
• Joseph C. Caruso School
• Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
• Keansburg High School
• Keansburg Afterschool Program (KAP)
• Family Friendly Center
• Champions Before and After Care Program

Products and services

• Keansburg Early Learning Center (KELC) - PreK Program PreK program for children from age 3, providing early childhood education with play-based learning activities to develop literacy, numeracy, and motor skills; serves district-resident families.
• Joseph C. Caruso School (K-5 Elementary) Elementary school for grades K-5 providing foundational academic instruction in core subjects along with enrichment programs and on-site Champions before/after care services.
• Joseph R. Bolger Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school for grades 6-8 offering a comprehensive academic curriculum with middle school athletics, CTE programs, and afterschool enrichment activities.
• Keansburg High School (Grades 9-12) High school for grades 9-12 providing college and career preparation with NCAA eligibility support, career academy admissions, and comprehensive academic programs.
• Pupil Personnel Services (Special Education) Department providing IEP development, Child Study Team evaluations, related services (OT, PT, speech therapy), and Section 504 accommodations for students with disabilities.
• 21st Century Community Learning Center (KAP) Afterschool program for grades 3-8 delivering academic remediation in math and ELA plus enrichment in science, art, nutrition, gardening, and technology; includes summer programming; serves 135 students in partnership with multiple community collaborators.
• Champions Before and After Care Fee-based before and afterschool childcare program for PreK through grade 5, providing learning activities, homework help, and healthy snacks at KELC and Caruso Elementary; billed monthly with flexible scheduling.
• Whitsons Food and Nutrition Services District-wide food and nutrition services providing balanced meals meeting federal and state guidelines, with dietary accommodation support and SchoolCafe mobile app integration for parents.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Champions (Before and After Care)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampions provides fee-based before and after school childcare programs at KELC (PreK) and Caruso Elementary School (K-5). The program offers flexible scheduling, homework help, healthy snacks, and fun learning activities within the school setting.
• Bayshore Family Success CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based family support center located at Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center in Leonardo. Provides family support, information, and services to strengthen families and inspire parent, family and community involvement in the district.
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator in the 21st CCLC afterschool program (Keansburg Afterschool Program - KAP) serving grades 3-8 with educational enrichment activities.
• Monmouth UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides student placement and employment opportunities as part of the 21st CCLC afterschool program collaboration.
• 21st CCLC Afterschool Program CollaboratorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners include: Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Monmouth University, School-based Youth Services, Monmouth County Park System, Prevention First, FatherTime, What Matters for Kids, YMCA, Snapology of Monmouth County, Middletown Arts Center, Count Basie Theater, Family Friendly Center, Mackin Books. Serves 135 students grades 3-8 with academic remediation in math/ELA and enrichment in science, art, nutrition, gardening, and technology.
• WhitsonscoreOthersWhitsons provides food and nutrition services for the district. Director Craig Ditzel oversees meal preparation following federal and state nutritional guidelines, accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asbury Park Public School District: Small NJ Shore district serving a similarly modest, high-needs community in Monmouth County. Strong direct peer on geography, scale, and Title I status.
• Long Branch Public Schools: Neighboring Monmouth County, NJ public school district serving a comparable urban-coastal community with similar Title I demographics and PreK-12 enrollment footprint. Directly comparable as a same-county, same-state, similarly sized district.
• Bridgeton Public Schools: South Jersey urban district of similar size operating Title I school-wide programs with PreK-12 footprint. Comparable on demographic profile, funding mix, and operational complexity.
• Red Bank Borough Public Schools: Compact NJ Shore-area public school district (K-12) operating under Title I-equivalent conditions. Comparable governance structure, scale, and constituent demographics.
• West New York School District: Township-operated NJ public school district serving a high-density, high-ELL community with PreK-12 operations. Directly comparable on language-learner concentrations, federal funding reliance, and small-district administration.
• Atlantic City School District: Small New Jersey urban public school district running Title I school-wide programs with strong state monitoring focus. Closely parallels Keansburg on demographic challenges and governance structure.
• Neptune Township School District: Adjacent Monmouth County NJ district serving a community of comparable size and socioeconomic profile with PreK-12 offerings, athletics in the Shore Conference, and Title I programming.
• Middletown Township Public School District: Large neighboring Monmouth County NJ public school district offering the same PreK-12 structure, special education, ESL, and athletics. Comparable operating model, broader scale, and a common conference affiliation (Shore Conference).
• Perth Amboy Public Schools: Mid-sized NJ public school district operating Title I programs with major ELL/ESL services and a PreK-12 footprint. Comparable operating pressure on language support and special education programs.

Others

• New Jersey Department of Education: State-level oversight body that supervises and funds Keansburg and all NJ public school districts. Not a competitor, but the regulatory authority and primary state aid source that defines operating constraints and reporting standards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@keansburg_BOE
• Facebookfacebook.com/KeansburgSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/keansburgschooldistrict
• Xx.com/KBurgSchools

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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