Glassboro Public Schools

What Glassboro Public Schools does

Glassboro Public Schools is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of New Jersey under the New Jersey Department of Education. The district delivers comprehensive pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education to resident students of the Borough of Glassboro, New Jersey (Gloucester County), operating four school buildings: J. Harvey Rodgers Elementary, Dorothy L. Bullock Elementary, Thomas E. Bowe Middle School (grades 5-8, converted from elementary in 2022), and Glassboro High School (grades 9-12). District governance is provided by an elected nine-member Board of Education; Dr. Al Lewis serves as Superintendent.

The district's product surface extends beyond classroom instruction to include Special Education (Child Study Team), Gifted and Talented programming, Title I support, School Nutrition, Transportation, Student Health Services, and the 'Pathways of Promise' flagship partnership with Rowan University for college and career pathway expansion. Underlying technology infrastructure spans 7 district buildings with 25+ physical and virtual servers, 2,400+ computers, 355 VoIP phones, and over 2,000 student and 400+ staff users. Core platforms include PowerSchool (student information system), Schoology (learning management), Seesaw (digital portfolio), ClearTouch (interactive displays), Google Workspace, and a district-issued Dell Chromebook 3110 program. The district has also formalized an Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Plan governing generative AI use in instructional settings.

As a public-sector entity, Glassboro Public Schools does not generate commercial revenue; funding is derived from local property taxes, New Jersey state aid (including approximately 19% reimbursement on the November 2025 $24.5 million bond referendum), and federal grants. Marginal commercial revenue streams include lunch account transaction fees ($1.00 + 2.3% via SchoolPaymentPortal), $5 ID card replacements, and $75 yearbook purchases — none material to total operating funding. The customer base is structurally captive: resident students of the Borough of Glassboro are the sole enrollment population, and the district holds a legally mandated monopoly over K-12 public education within its geographic boundaries.

Name

Glassboro Public Schools

Legal name

Glassboro Public School District

Website

https://gpsd.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Glassboro Public Schools is a public K-12 school district in Glassboro, New Jersey, operating four schools serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for resident students of the Borough of Glassboro, with funding from local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glassboro

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, primary funding comes from local property taxes, state aid from New Jersey, and federal funding. The district operates under the governance of an elected Board of Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glassboro Public Schools is a public K-12 school district that delivers comprehensive educational services to resident students of the Borough of Glassboro, New Jersey, across four school buildings covering pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Core services include general classroom instruction aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards, special education and Child Study Team services, gifted and talented programming, school nutrition and meal services, student transportation, health and nursing services, and district-wide technology support. The district also operates the 'Pathways of Promise' partnership with Rowan University to expand college and career pathways.

Product overview

Glassboro Public Schools is a traditional public school district offering a unified K-12 educational program across four school buildings (J. Harvey Rodgers Elementary, Dorothy L. Bullock Elementary, Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, and Glassboro High School). The district operates under The Bulldog Promise strategic framework, emphasizing instructional systems, data-informed decision-making, school safety, facilities improvements, community engagement, and the Pathways of Promise partnership with Rowan University. The district provides comprehensive support services including Special Education (Child Study Team), Gifted and Talented programming, Student Health Services, School Nutrition, Transportation, and Technology support. Key technology infrastructure includes PowerSchool (student information), Schoology (learning management), and a district-issued Chromebook program. The district has adopted a cell phone-free policy and focuses on cyber safety and student privacy protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive K-12 public education services for resident students of the Borough of Glassboro, NJ, delivered across four school buildings (J. Harvey Rodgers Elementary, Dorothy L. Bullock Elementary, Thomas E. Bowe Middle School, and Glassboro High School) under the Bulldog Promise strategic framework.
• Glassboro High School High school serving students in grades 9-12 in the Borough of Glassboro, NJ.
• Thomas E. Bowe Middle School Middle school serving upper elementary and middle grade students (grades 5-8); transformed from an elementary school into a middle school in Fall 2022.
• Dorothy L. Bullock School Elementary school serving lower elementary grade students in the Glassboro Public Schools district.
• J. Harvey Rodgers School Elementary school serving early childhood and primary grade students in the Glassboro Public Schools district.
• Special Education Services (Child Study Team) Child Study Team services including identification, evaluation, special education instruction, and related services for students ages 3-21 with suspected learning disabilities, overseen by the Director of Special Services.
• Gifted and Talented Program Modified learning environment for identified students in grades 1-8 who demonstrate top percentile ability and achievement, using multiple measures including NNAT, MAP scores, and academic performance data for identification.
• School Nutrition and Food Services Meal services including the Summer Food Service Program, lunch account management via the LunchTime portal, free and reduced-price lunch applications, and dietary modification accommodations.
• Student Health Services School nursing services including health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, blood pressure, height/weight), physical exams, medication administration during the school day, and mental health resources.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation services for district students, with associated transportation forms, policies, and a bus discipline code.
• Curriculum and Instruction Services District-wide implementation of rigorous, content-rich, student-centered curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) across grades PK-12, with subject-area supervisors for basic skills, ELA/social studies, math/science, and technology/visual & performing arts.
• Pathways of Promise Partnership Landmark partnership between Glassboro Public Schools and Rowan University creating expanded academic pathways, college and career opportunities, professional collaboration, and stronger community connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• $24.5 million bond referendum approved (historic landslide), unlocking 19% state reimbursement for infrastructure improvements

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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rowan UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark 'Pathways of Promise' partnership between Glassboro Public Schools and Rowan University designed to create expanded academic pathways, college and career opportunities, professional collaboration, and stronger connections among the district, the university, and the broader Glassboro community. Dr. Al Lewis is a proud product of Rowan University's College of Education, making this partnership particularly meaningful.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Clearview Regional High School District: Regional NJ public high school district serving several Gloucester County municipalities; partially overlapping feeder geography with Glassboro for secondary students.
• Delsea Regional High School District: NJ regional public high school district in Gloucester County that competes for secondary enrollment and shares the same South Jersey regulatory environment.
• Kingsway Regional School District: NJ regional K-12 district in southwestern Gloucester County; a comparable public-school alternative that several Glassboro administrators previously served.

Direct peers

• Woodbury Public Schools: Small urban-adjacent public K-12 district in Gloucester County serving a comparable demographic profile and competing for the same regional student pool.
• Deptford Township Public Schools: Adjacent Gloucester County, NJ public K-12 district serving a comparable South Jersey community under the same NJDOE regulatory framework.
• Clayton Public Schools: Small neighboring Gloucester County public K-12 district operating with comparable enrollment size and serving a similar New Jersey suburban community profile.
• Washington Township Public Schools (Gloucester County): Larger Gloucester County, NJ public K-12 district serving a similar suburban South Jersey demographic and competing for the same regional student population.
• Monroe Township Public Schools (Gloucester County): Gloucester County, NJ public K-12 district of similar scale operating under the same New Jersey funding and regulatory framework as Glassboro.
• Pitman Public Schools: Adjacent Gloucester County, NJ public K-12 district of comparable small size; serves as the closest geographic and demographic peer in the immediate Glassboro area.
• West Deptford Township Public Schools: Adjacent Gloucester County, NJ public K-12 district operating under the same state funding and regulatory framework with comparable suburban demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GlassboroSchools
• Xx.com/GlassboroPSD

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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