East Windsor Regional School District

What East Windsor Regional School District does

East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under New Jersey state law and serving approximately 3,300 students across six schools in Mercer County, New Jersey. The district's catchment comprises East Windsor Township and the Borough of Hightstown, where it functions as the sole government-authorized provider of compulsory public education for resident children. The district operates four elementary schools (Ethel McKnight, Grace N. Rogers, Perry L. Drew, and Walter C. Black), one middle school (Melvin H. Kreps), and one high school (Hightstown High School), and is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Education with Superintendent Mark Daniels leading day-to-day administration.

EWRSD's core educational offerings span general K-12 academics, visual and performing arts (recognized by the 2025 NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education designation), music ensembles, theatre, bilingual/ESL programming, special education and related services for students ages 3-21, gifted and talented services, athletics, and counseling and college/career guidance. Adjacent services include the Kidcare before- and after-school extended-day program, student transportation, and food services. The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Genesis (student information system), SCOIR (college and career readiness), STOPit (safety and HIB reporting), Nutrislice (menu publishing), Apptegy (website and mobile apps), School Messenger (notifications), Clever (single sign-on), CommunityPass (Kidcare registration and payments), Smore (newsletters), Canva (creative materials), and BoardDocs (governance).

The district's revenue model is government funding: it charges no tuition to resident students and is financed through local property taxes from East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough, New Jersey state aid, and federal grants including Title I and ARP ESSER. Small ancillary revenue is generated through tiered Kidcare subscriptions (e.g., $165-$320 per month per family depending on schedule and frequency), a la carte food sales managed by contracted partner Chartwells K12, and nominal fees. Customer segments are defined geographically rather than commercially, with the district serving all resident K-12 children and their families within its mandated catchment.

Name

East Windsor Regional School District

Legal name

East Windsor Regional School District

Website

https://ewrsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

East Windsor Regional School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 3,300 students across six schools in East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough, Mercer County, New Jersey, providing general education, arts, special education, bilingual, and student support services funded by local property taxes and government aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Bilingual ESL programs
• Before after school care
• Visual performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Hightstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district in New Jersey, EWRSD is primarily funded through local property taxes collected from residents of East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough, supplemented by state aid and federal grants (including Title I, ARP ESSER). The district does not charge tuition for resident students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East Windsor Regional School District is a New Jersey public K-12 school district providing tuition-free general education, special education, English Language Learners (ELL) services, visual and performing arts, athletics, counseling, transportation, and food services to approximately 3,300 students across six schools (four elementary, one middle, one high school) in East Windsor Township and the Borough of Hightstown. The district also operates the fee-based Kidcare before/after-school extended care program for K-5 students.

Product overview

East Windsor Regional School District operates as a unified K-12 public education system serving Hightstown and East Windsor Township, NJ. The district comprises seven schools (five elementary, one middle, one high school) providing comprehensive educational programs. Core offerings include general K-12 education enhanced by specialized Visual & Performing Arts programs (recognized by NAMM Foundation), music ensembles, theatre, English Language Learners support, special education services, and gifted/talented programs. The district also provides supplementary services including Kidcare before/after-school care, transportation, food services (via Chartwells), counseling services, and athletics. Technology-enabled services include Genesis Parent Portal for grade access, and integrated platforms for food services (Nutrislice), college preparation (SCOIR), and district communications (Apptegy, School Messenger).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Program Comprehensive K-12 public education program serving students in Hightstown and East Windsor Township, NJ, across five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Meets New Jersey Student Learning Standards for resident students free of tuition.
• Visual & Performing Arts Program Standards-based K-12 arts education covering music, visual arts, theatre, dance, and media arts. The district received the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation.
• Music Ensemble Program Instrumental and choral music programs including band, orchestra, chorus, and marching band offered at elementary, middle, and high school levels with honors ensembles.
• Theatre Program Theatre arts program at Hightstown High School featuring school-time courses, after-school Fall Drama Production, Spring Musical, and an International Thespian Society chapter.
• English Language Learners (ELL) Program English Language Learners program for students ages 5-18 providing BICS and CALPS language development, bilingual instruction, ACCESS testing, and Seal of Biliteracy support.
• Special Education Services Special education and related services for students with disabilities ages 3-21, including Child Study Team evaluations, IEP development, speech-language services, and 504 Accommodation Plans, compliant with IDEIA.
• Kidcare Before & After-School Program Before and after-school extended care program for K-5 students offering gym, outdoor play, homework assistance, and arts & crafts. Tiered monthly subscription pricing with multi-child family discounts and EWRSD employee discount.
• Student Transportation Services Student transportation services including regular bus routes, late bus service for extracurricular activities, and special education transportation provided as a related service.
• Food Services (Chartwells K12) School nutrition program managed by Chartwells K12 providing hot lunch, breakfast, and a la carte options meeting USDA nutrition standards, with free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program.
• Counseling & Guidance Services Comprehensive K-12 counseling services including academic advising, college preparation via SCOIR platform, social-emotional learning support, and Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS).
• Gifted and Talented Program Educational services for identified gifted and talented students K-12 with appropriate instructional adaptations and services per NJAC 6A:8-3.1(a),5.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program at Hightstown High School covering multiple sports under the supervision of an Athletic Director.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and recognition.

• Chartwells K12 (Compass Group USA)coreOthersChartwells K12 provides food services for the district including breakfast and lunch programs. They operate the district cafeteria services, provide menu planning, and manage food service operations. The district's food service is contracted to this external provider to meet USDA nutrition standards.
• PennMedicinesupportOthersPennMedicine provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to EWRSD staff members. This partnership offers mental health resources, counseling services, and wellness support for district employees.
• NAMM FoundationrecognitionOthersThe NAMM Foundation awards the 'Best Communities for Music Education' designation to recognize school districts with outstanding music education programs. EWRSD received this recognition, demonstrating commitment to providing quality arts education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Princeton Public Schools: Mercer County, NJ public K-12 district serving Princeton. Comparable K-12 public school system with similar comprehensive programming, arts focus, and property-tax funding model in the same county.
• Hopewell Valley Regional School District: Mercer County, NJ regional K-12 public school district of comparable size and structure. Operates similar K-12 programming model and competes for the same regional talent pool.
• Montgomery Township School District: Somerset County, NJ public K-12 district with comparable scale (~4,500 students) and similar suburban high-performing profile. Comparable programming, funding, and competitive dynamics.
• Robbinsville Township School District: NJ public K-8 school district in Mercer County with similar enrollment scale (~3,000 students) and suburban demographic. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-sized NJ public district with similar funding mix.
• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District: Neighboring NJ public K-12 school district in Mercer/Middlesex counties serving similar demographic profile with comparable programming scale (~10,000 students). Directly comparable as a regional K-12 district in the same geographic labor market.
• Monroe Township School District (Middlesex County): NJ public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and suburban demographic profile. Comparable as a similarly sized NJ public school system operating under the same state regulatory framework.
• Lawrence Township Public Schools: Mercer County, NJ public K-12 district with comparable enrollment (~4,000 students). Directly comparable suburban NJ public district with similar programming and funding structure.

Others

• PowerSchool: K-12 education technology vendor providing student information systems, similar to the Genesis SIS EWRSD currently uses. Adjacent ecosystem peer as a primary technology infrastructure provider for districts like EWRSD.
• Chartwells K12 (Compass Group): K-12 food services management partner (a subsidiary of Compass Group USA) that provides cafeteria services to EWRSD and many other NJ districts. Adjacent peer as a contracted vendor partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• New Jersey Department of Education: State-level education oversight and funding authority for all NJ public school districts including EWRSD. Comparable as the broader governing/incumbent entity defining the regulatory and funding environment in which EWRSD operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EWRSDK12
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastwindsorregionalschoold2420
• Facebookfacebook.com/ewrsdk12
• Instagraminstagram.com/ewrsdk_12

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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