Perry Central Community School District

Name

Perry Central Community School District

Legal name

Perry Central Community Schools

Website

https://pccs.k12.in.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early college high school
• Dual credit programs
• Student-led enterprises
• Career and technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Leopold

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, Perry Central is primarily funded through state and local tax revenues, federal grants, and educational funding formulas.
2. Fee-based Services: The district generates modest revenue through fee-based services including athletic physicals ($5), substitute teacher pay rates, and food services.
3. Fundraising and Donations: Perry Central Education Foundation supports the district through grants, donations, and fundraising activities like the Punt, Pass & Kick event and Kiss a Senior Goodbye fundraiser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Perry Central Community School District is a publicly funded K-12 school district that delivers elementary education (grades K-6) and junior-senior high school education (grades 7-12) to students in Perry County, Indiana. It supplements core academic instruction with a Designated Early College High School program offering dual credit courses through Ivy Tech Community College, and with student-operated career programs including Commodore Manufacturing, Commodore Enterprises, and Commodore Construction.

Product overview

Perry Central Community School District operates as a unified K-12 educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs centered around its Early College High School designation. The district provides core educational services through its Elementary School (K-6), Jr.-Sr. High School (7-12), and Preschool programs, supplemented by Perry Central Online for flexible learning. The Early College High School program, a CELL-endorsed initiative partnering with Ivy Tech Community College, enables students to earn dual credits, industry certifications (CNA, CCMA, welding, OSHA 10), and even associate degrees before graduation—significantly reducing college costs. The district's distinctive offerings include student-led businesses (Commodore Manufacturing, Commodore Construction, Commodore Enterprises) that provide real-world work experience, while Rooms and the Perry Central Community Schools mobile app facilitate family engagement. Career pathways span engineering, nursing, education, agriculture, construction, diesel technology, business, and advanced manufacturing, supported by programs like REACH and Family Open Centers for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Commodore Manufacturing: Student-led manufacturing program featuring hands-on real-world manufacturing experiences
• Commodore Enterprises
• Early College High School
• PC Online
• Rooms

Products and services

• Perry Central Elementary School
• Perry Central Jr.-Sr. High School
• Early College High School Program
• Commodore Manufacturing
• Commodore Enterprises
• Commodore Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students have early reading skills by end of grade 3 (IREAD-3, 4-year average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPC partners with Ivy Tech Community College to offer intentional dual credits aligned to multiple career-ready or transferable credentials, including certifications, technical certificates, and an associate degree. Ivy Tech provides a College Connection Coach at PC to support parents and students.
• CELL (Center for Excellence in Leadership & Learning)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerry Central is designated as an Early College High School by CELL, which provides endorsement, guidance, and conference opportunities for the early college program.
• Ascend IndianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAscend Indiana featured Commodore Manufacturing program in case studies on student-led businesses and workforce development.
• Waupaca FoundryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner featured in Ascend Indiana case study showcasing student-led businesses and real-world manufacturing experiences.
• Jasper EnginesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner featured in Ascend Indiana report on student-led businesses and workforce preparation.
• Parker-MeggittminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttended welding roundtable at Perry Central discussing employability and technical skills. Also participated in Introduction to Manufacturing company presentations.
• Perry County Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner allowing Commodore Construction students to build Habitat homes and gain real-world construction experience. Students moved a completed Habitat home to its permanent location.
• Corn IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner that attended welding roundtable discussion about employability and technical skills.
• Ohio Valley GasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner that attended welding roundtable discussion about employability and technical skills.
• Central Midwest Carpenters UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner that attended welding roundtable discussion about employability and technical skills.
• American ColloidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that helped Introduction to Manufacturing students learn about different companies across the county.
• ATTC (Advanced Technology & Training Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that helped Introduction to Manufacturing students learn about different companies across the county.
• Webb WheelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that helped Introduction to Manufacturing students learn about different companies across the county.
• Ferdinand Scenic Hills at the MonasteryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility where CNA students complete clinical hours as part of their certification program.
• PSC (Perry County Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partners Mick Hetman and Nikki Meunier from PSC supported P-CAP video production students in learning how to tell meaningful stories.
• Perry Central Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation provides Lightning Grants to teachers, funds special projects, supports staff appreciation, and hosts fundraising events like Punt, Pass & Kick.
• Perry County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with district to provide immunization clinics for students before school attendance.
• United Way of Perry CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Stuff the Bus and donations of back-to-school supplies for Perry Central students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Paoli Community School Corporation: Small rural Indiana public K-12 district with similar grade configuration and limited-resourced community profile; useful comparable for evaluating rural district economics and program scope.
• North Spencer County School Corporation: Neighboring Indiana public school corporation serving similar rural communities in Spencer County; comparable K-12 scope, district size, and reliance on state funding formula, operating in close proximity in southern Indiana.
• Crawford County Community School Corporation: Adjacent southern Indiana rural public school district of similar size and demographic profile; directly comparable in scale, funding structure, and student population to Perry Central.
• Brown County Schools: Indiana rural public school district of comparable enrollment scale with similar CTE and dual-credit emphasis; comparable structure to Perry Central in serving a small, geographically isolated community.
• Batesville Community School Corporation: Indiana public school district of similar small-to-mid size with comparable career and technical education pathways; overlaps with Perry Central on dual-credit offerings and rural district profile.
• Springs Valley Community Schools: Small southern Indiana public school district operating a similar combined elementary and Jr.-Sr. High School structure; matches Perry Central on enrollment scale and rural funding profile.
• Dubois Community School Corporation: Neighboring Indiana public K-12 district serving a comparable rural southern Indiana population; operates similar elementary/high school structure and is referenced in Perry Central's own athletic scheduling as a regional peer.

Others

• Ascend Indiana: Indiana workforce-development nonprofit that has featured Perry Central's Commodore Manufacturing program in case studies; comparable as a state-level talent and workforce intermediary that connects the district to employer networks.
• CELL (Center for Excellence in Leadership & Learning): Indiana-based organization that designates Early College High Schools and endorsed Perry Central; comparable as an ecosystem enabler shaping the early-college model rather than as a direct operating peer.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's community college system and Perry Central's core dual-credit and College Connection Coach partner; comparable as the postsecondary side of the same early-college pathway rather than a K-12 competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8afS6DQ-OQOZrytNvcmMag?app=desktop
• Facebookfacebook.com/perrycentralschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/pc_commodores
• Xx.com/PCCommodores

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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