Ouray School District

Name

Ouray School District

Legal name

Ouray School District R-1

Website

https://ourayschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool programs
• College career planning
• Social emotional learning
• Experiential learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ouray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ouray School District R-1 delivers free public PK-12 education to district residents at a single unified campus in Ouray, Colorado. The district offers core academic curricula including preschool, elementary, middle, and high school programs, Advanced Placement courses (English, Science, Math), Colorado state SAT/PSAT testing, and college/career planning through Xello. Distinctive programs include the Portrait of a Learner character framework, the Peak Experiences travel program, and the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum.

Product overview

Ouray School District R-1 is a PK-12 public school district in Ouray, Colorado, operating as a single unified school with multiple educational programs rather than a commercial product platform. The district's offerings consist of core educational services delivered through the Edlio-powered website, supplemented by student-facing tools including Schoology LMS, Alma Student Information System (across PK, ES, MS, and HS), Xello college/career planning platform, and the Ouray School App. The district also runs distinctive programs: the Portrait of a Learner framework, Peak Experiences experiential learning program, and Social and Emotional Learning (Second Step). Bell schedules vary by school level (Elementary, Middle, and High School with modified block scheduling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ouray School: The main PK-12 school brand used for the district's educational programs.
• Early Learning Center
• Peak Experiences
• Portrait of a Learner

Products and services

• Portrait of a Learner Program District program identifying the key characteristics that all students should develop from preschool through high school to prepare them for a successful life beyond public education. Implemented as a unifying framework across PK-12 instruction.
• Peak Experiences Program Experiential learning and student travel program open to all grade levels, providing cultural immersion, service learning, and exposure to diverse perspectives beyond the rural Colorado setting.
• Ouray Strategic Plan Five-year district strategic plan guiding program priorities including staff recruitment/retention, whole-learner development, diverse educational offerings, family-school-community partnerships, and capital planning for staff housing and learning spaces.
• Early Learning Center (Preschool) Preschool program operated by the district as part of the PK-12 continuum, serving the earliest learners alongside the elementary, middle, and high school programs.
• Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Social-emotional learning curriculum delivered in elementary classrooms, teaching students skills for learning, empathy, emotion management, and problem solving.
• Expect Respect Bullying Prevention Program School-wide bullying prevention program that establishes expectations for common respect, teaches five core student skills, and defines adult intervention protocols.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Offerings College-level Advanced Placement courses in English, Science, and Mathematics offered on a rotating-year basis to high school students seeking college credit and preparation.
• Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) via Xello State-required career and academic planning program delivered through the Xello platform, supporting students in building postsecondary plans aligned with the Portrait of a Learner framework.
• Colorado SAT/PSAT State Testing Program State-mandated testing administered via the SAT suite including PSAT 8/9 for 9th grade, PSAT 10 for 10th grade, SAT for 11th grade, and PSAT/NMSQT for National Merit Scholarship eligibility.
• Xello College and Career Planning Platform Online K-12 college and career planning platform deployed to fulfill ICAP requirements, build student portfolios aligned with the Portrait of a Learner framework, and provide access to a scholarship database.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnBOCES (Unified Board of Cooperative Educational Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperative educational service organization providing shared services, professional development, and specialized programs to member school districts in Colorado.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) used by the district for course management, student engagement, and academic delivery across all grade levels.
• Alma SIScoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System (SIS) provider supporting PK-12 student records management, grade tracking, and administrative functions at all school levels.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSuite of productivity and collaboration tools (Gmail, Google Drive) used for student and staff communication and document management.
• EdliocoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite content management system powering the district's official website with pages for news, events, staff directories, and parent resources.
• XellocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline K-12 college and career planning platform used for Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP), portfolio building aligned with Portrait of a Learner, and scholarship database access.
• Second StepcoreTechnology or IntegrationSocial-emotional learning curriculum provider used in elementary classrooms covering skills for learning, empathy, emotion management, and problem solving.
• Frontline EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationHuman resources and professional development platform (AESOP) used for substitute teacher management and staff professional development tracking.
• Ouray Booster ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParent-run organization supporting school athletics and activities through fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community events.
• PATT (Parent and Teacher Team)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParent-teacher organization supporting school programs and community engagement initiatives.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PowerSchool Group: Major K-12 SIS and edtech platform vendor. Comparable as the technology counterpart providing student information systems to districts comparable to Ouray's Alma SIS deployment.
• Colorado Department of Education: State oversight, accountability, and accreditation authority for Colorado public school districts. Comparable as the regulatory and funding counterpart that awards Ouray's 'Accredited with Distinction' status.
• UnBOCES (Unified Board of Cooperative Educational Services): Regional BOCES cooperative of which Ouray is a member. Provides shared services, professional development, and specialized programs to small Colorado districts — directly comparable as the support infrastructure Ouray relies on.

Regional players

• Montrose County School District RE-1J: Larger Colorado school district serving the broader Western Slope region. Comparable public K-12 mission and accountability framework, and a primary alternative for families in the Ouray area considering different schooling options.
• San Juan BOCES: Colorado BOCES serving the San Juan region. Comparable as a regional cooperative that provides shared services and specialized programs to small rural districts in the same geographic cluster as Ouray.
• Telluride School District R-1: Nearby San Juan Mountains public K-12 district in Colorado. Comparable in rural mountain setting, PK-12 unified model, and focus on outdoor/experiential learning, with a slightly larger tourism-driven tax base.
• Aspen School District: Colorado mountain public K-12 district with strong property-tax base and emphasis on experiential, place-based learning. Comparable in geographic profile and whole-child educational philosophy, though larger and better resourced.
• Ridgway School District R-2: Adjacent rural Colorado school district in Ouray County serving PK-12 students. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and rural mountain district profile; competes for the same regional enrollment pool.

Emerging players

• Stride Inc. (K12 Inc.): Large online K-12 education provider. Comparable in K-12 student-facing platform delivery (LMS/SIS-like infrastructure), but operates as a for-profit virtual school alternative competing for the same supplemental instructional niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ourayschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ourayschool

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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