What Baldwin City USD 348 does

Baldwin City USD 348 (Unified School District No. 348) is a public school district organized under Kansas law and operating in Baldwin City, Douglas County. The district serves students from preschool through grade 12 across four schools: Baldwin High School (grades 9-12), Baldwin Junior High School (grades 6-8), Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center (grades 3-5), and Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center (PreK-2). A Virtual Academy provides an additional online learning channel, and the district also accepts open enrollment from students outside district boundaries. Supporting services include Food and Nutrition, Transportation, Special Education, and Parents as Teachers early childhood programming. The Baldwin Education Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) established in 2003, supplements district funding through fundraising.

The district's core technology stack centers on PowerSchool for student information management and enrollment, Canvas LMS for course content delivery (primarily at the high school level), Apptegy for parent and community notifications, and LINQ Connect for meal account management. A 1:1 iPad program supports instructional technology access. Operational partnerships include DLR Group for capital project design, the East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (ECKCE) for special education staffing, Morgan Hunter Education for substitute teacher staffing, and the Greenbush Consortium for healthcare benefits administration.

USD 348 is a non-profit government entity governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Mark Dodge. Funding flows from Kansas state aid, local property taxes, federal grants (including ESSER III), and voter-approved bond measures. In May 2024, district patrons approved a $17M bond to fund a new Career and Technical Education facility (under construction, target completion 2026-27), district-wide safety and security upgrades, and 206 new parking spaces at Baldwin High School (completed summer 2025). Because USD 348 is a public-sector entity rather than a commercial enterprise, the traditional PE/VC/M&A growth, margin, and valuation constructs do not apply; the district's "performance" is measured in student outcomes, facility modernization, and capital project execution rather than revenue or profit.

Name

Baldwin City USD 348

Legal name

USD 348 (Unified School District No. 348)

Website

https://usd348.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baldwin City USD 348 is a Kansas public school district operating four schools (PreK-12) plus a Virtual Academy in Baldwin City, funded by state aid, property taxes, and federal grants. It is currently executing a $17M bond-funded expansion of Career and Technical Education facilities and safety infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Food nutrition programs
• Student transportation services
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldwin City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: USD 348 is a public school district funded primarily through state aid, local property taxes, and federal funding including ESSER III funds. The district operates on a budget approved by the Board of Education.
2. Bond Issues: In May 2024, patrons voted to fund a $17M bond issue for Career and Technical Education facilities, safety/security updates, and additional parking.
3. Meal Sales: The district operates a Food and Nutrition program selling breakfast and lunch meals to students and adults. Prices for 2025-26 are: Grades 6-12 breakfast $2.20/lunch $3.20; Grades PreK-5 breakfast $2.20/lunch $3.10; Adults breakfast $2.45/lunch $4.10.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Baldwin City USD 348 is a unified public school district that delivers K-12 education across four schools in Baldwin City, Kansas: Baldwin High School (grades 9-12), Baldwin Junior High School (grades 6-8), Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center (grades 3-5), and Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center (PreK-2). The district also operates a Virtual Academy for online learning, a Career and Technical Education program, Food and Nutrition Services, and student Transportation Services.

Product overview

Baldwin City USD 348 is a public school district serving Baldwin City, Kansas, operating as a unified platform of educational services across four schools: Baldwin High School (grades 9-12), Baldwin Junior High School (grades 6-8), Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center (grades 3-5), and Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center (pre-K through grade 2). The district also offers a Virtual Academy for online learning. Supporting these core academic programs are Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, Food and Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Technology infrastructure including PowerSchool SIS, Canvas LMS, and Apptegy communications. The district is currently undergoing major infrastructure expansion through a $17M bond, with a new CTE building scheduled for 2026-27.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Baldwin Education Foundation (BEF): A private, not-for-profit organization established in 2003 to help secure financial support for USD 348 students and promote excellence in education by encouraging innovative approaches, recognizing scholastic achievement, and providing long-term support for school programs.

Products and services

• Baldwin High School (BHS) Public high school serving grades 9-12, offering academic programs, athletics, Career and Technical Education pathways, an iPad program, Canvas LMS integration, journalism/yearbook, and college/career support services for students in Baldwin City, Kansas.
• Baldwin Junior High School (BJHS) Public junior high school serving grades 6-8, providing academic curriculum, athletics/activities, counseling services, homework resources, and student support services for Baldwin City students.
• Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center (BESIC) Public elementary intermediate center serving grades 3-5, offering curriculum aligned to state standards, counseling, parent-teacher organization, and student resources.
• Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center (BESPC) Public primary center serving pre-K through grade 2, offering early childhood education, the Parents as Teachers program, and foundational academic programs for young learners.
• Virtual Academy Online/virtual learning program offered by USD 348 to students seeking alternative remote education delivery through the district.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and career-focused educational programs including business, industrial arts (welding, woodworking, drafting), CTE pathways, and career and life planning for USD 348 high school students.
• Food and Nutrition Services School meal program providing breakfast and lunch through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, including free/reduced meal eligibility, summer food service, and online payment via LINQ Connect.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services for USD 348 students, with published bus routes, rules, and handbook. Contact available at 785-594-RIDE (7433).

Quantifiable outcome

• New 206-space parking lot completed summer 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DLR GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2024Overland Park-based architecture, engineering, and design firm selected by USD 348 Board of Education to lead the design process for the $17M bond construction projects including new CTE building.
• East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (ECKCE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSD 348 partners with ECKCE for paraprofessionals and special education teachers. The cooperative provides staffing support for special education services across member districts in east central Kansas.
• Morgan Hunter EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSD 348 partners with Morgan Hunter Education to provide substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. Morgan Hunter is a respected substitute staffing firm serving the Kansas City Metro area, offering weekly paychecks and professional development for substitutes.
• Greenbush ConsortiumcoreOthersThe district belongs to the Greenbush Consortium that provides healthcare benefits for many districts across Kansas through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.
• Benefits DirectminorOthersBenefits Direct serves as the district's representative for Section 125 benefits, providing employees access to various benefit options.
• Advance Life Insurance of KansasminorOthersBoard-paid life insurance benefit for qualifying staff members with coverage up to $15,000.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)coreOthersState retirement system providing pension benefits for Kansas public employees including district staff.
• New DirectionsminorOthersEmployee Assistance Program provider offering free, confidential support services including help with relationship challenges, life-changing events, legal or financial issues, and workplace challenges.
• Baker UniversityminorOthersLocal university located in Baldwin City. Home of Baker University, which provides higher education opportunities in the community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Basehor-Linwood USD 464: Leavenworth County Kansas unified school district with a small-town K-12 footprint analogous to USD 348, including similar CTE, athletics, and elementary-secondary structure.
• Gardner Edgerton USD 231: Johnson County Kansas unified school district operating K-12 schools for a comparable suburban/small-town community; uses analogous SIS/LMS tools and faces similar state-aid and bond-financing dynamics.
• Eudora USD 491: Neighboring unified school district in Douglas County, Kansas, serving Eudora and surrounding areas with a similar small-town K-12 footprint and overlapping open-enrollment catchment with USD 348.
• Ottawa USD 290: Franklin County Kansas unified school district serving a small Kansas community K-12, providing a near-regional analogue to USD 348's operating model and funding structure.
• Wellsville USD 289: Small Franklin County Kansas unified school district of comparable scale to USD 348, operating K-12 schools in a similar rural/small-town context and competing for open-enrollment students in the broader region.
• Tonganoxie USD 464: Leavenworth County Kansas unified school district operating K-12 schools of similar size and rural character to USD 348, with overlapping open-enrollment and facility-expansion experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Lawrence USD 497: Much larger unified school district operating in the same Douglas County; functions as a broad incumbent that absorbs open-enrollment students from smaller districts like USD 348 and offers more extensive academic and athletic programming.
• Olathe USD 233: Large Johnson County Kansas unified school district with broad academic, CTE, and extracurricular programming; represents the larger incumbent model against which USD 348's specialized offerings must differentiate.
• Kansas City, Kansas USD 500: Urban Kansas unified school district operating a broad portfolio of K-12 schools in the Kansas City metro; relevant as a state-wide scale benchmark and competitor for district staff and substitute talent.

Others

• Greenbush — Southeast Kansas Education Service Center: Educational service center that partners with USD 348 for healthcare benefits and is also a provider of cooperative special-education and professional services to Kansas districts — an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usd348
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BaldwinCityUSD348
• Facebookfacebook.com/usd348

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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