Krum Independent School District

What Krum Independent School District does

Krum Independent School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, serving approximately 2,578 students across five campuses in northwest Denton County, Texas. Founded in 1918, the district operates one high school (grades 9-12), one middle school (grades 6-8), and three elementary schools (PK-5), spanning roughly 101 square miles and employing approximately 350 staff. Instructional offerings include a 2-way bilingual Dual Language Program for PK-5, 16 Career and Technical Education clusters, dual credit partnerships with higher education institutions, special education, dyslexia services, athletics, and fine arts. The district holds District of Innovation status (effective 2017-2018, renewed 2022), granting operational flexibility from certain Texas Education Agency regulations.

Name

Krum Independent School District

Legal name

Krum Independent School District

Website

https://krumisd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Krum Independent School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 2,578 students across five campuses in northwest Denton County, Texas, offering bilingual, CTE, dual credit, and special education programs funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Dual language program
• Special education services
• Prekindergarten programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Krum

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Per-pupil state funding from the Texas Education Agency based on average daily attendance and weighted enrollment
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue collected from district residents to support school operations and bond obligations
3. Federal Grants (ESSA/ESSER): Federal funding through Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs including ESSER COVID-19 relief funds
4. Bond Proceeds: $242 million bond package passed for facility construction including new middle school, CTE center, and elementary wing addition
5. Donations and Foundation Support: Support from Krum ISD Education Foundation and community donations for learning initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Krum Independent School District provides free public K-12 education to approximately 2,578 students across five campuses in Krum, Texas, offering core academics, career and technical education, dual credit college courses, bilingual/dual language instruction, special education, athletics, fine arts, and prekindergarten through 12th-grade programs. Educational services are delivered at no tuition cost to district residents, with programs funded by state, local, and federal public sources.

Product overview

Krum Independent School District is an accredited public school district located in Krum, Texas, serving approximately 2,578 students across five campuses. The district offers standard educational programs including general education, special education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), dual credit college programs, bilingual education, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. The district does not offer commercial software products or technology services for external customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Education Service Center Region XIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKrum ISD partners with Region XI Education Service Center to provide extended learning opportunities for teachers and administrators through continuing education programs. This partnership supports teachers in maintaining certifications and helps the district stay current with educational research and best practices.
• Denton County Special Education Co-opminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Denton County Special Education Co-op has dissolved, with member districts including Krum ISD developing their own in-district special education programs. Funds previously contributed to the Co-op remain in district to support local programs.
• Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISNT Program established at Krum Middle School, made possible through generous support of the Meg Matters Foundation. Provides on-site support for students' academic success and well-being through site coordinator.
• Higher Education Institutions (Dual Credit Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with higher education institutions allowing Krum High School students to earn college credit through dual credit courses. Students have numerous options for earning college credit throughout high school.
• Texas Education AgencycoreOthersState regulatory agency that provides accountability performance ratings, Texas Academic Performance Reports, federal report cards, and oversees district accreditation status.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lovejoy Independent School District: Comparable north Texas suburban public K-12 district; operates with similar community-anchored, high-engagement parent model and TEA funding, but serves a more affluent demographic profile.
• Decatur Independent School District: Adjacent Wise County Texas public K-12 district comparable in scale and rural-suburban nature; notably the prior employer of Krum ISD's current superintendent, indicating overlapping leadership pipelines.

Direct peers

• Aubrey Independent School District: Smaller north Texas public K-12 district in close proximity to Krum; comparable rural-suburban setting, TEA funding model, and small-district operating model with similar programmatic breadth.
• Sanger Independent School District: Nearby Denton County Texas public K-12 district with comparable size range (~3,000-4,000 students) and rural-suburban character; uses the same TEA accountability framework and funding sources.
• Northwest Independent School District: Large north Texas public K-12 district covering parts of Denton, Tarrant, and Wise counties; comparable comprehensive PK-12 program portfolio and TEA-funded operations, with overlapping attendance zone pressure.
• Denton Independent School District: Adjacent Texas public K-12 district within northwest Denton County; directly comparable in geographic scope, funding model (TEA-based), and grade span (PK-12), operating at a larger scale (~30,000+ students) but with the same revenue mix.
• Little Elm Independent School District: Fast-growing north Texas public K-12 district directly competing for residential in-migration; shares TEA funding model, comparable CTE and dual credit programming, and similar growth-corridor dynamics.
• Argyle Independent School District: Neighboring fast-growth north Texas public K-12 district with similar demographic profile, TEA funding model, and rapid enrollment expansion; directly competitive for resident families in the same growth corridor.
• Pilot Point Independent School District: Small neighboring Texas public K-12 district serving a similar community scale; operates under the same Texas school finance and accountability structure with overlapping competitive dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Prosper Independent School District: One of the fastest-growing public K-12 districts in Texas; a benchmark for high-growth north Texas suburban districts; shares TEA funding model and offers a reference point for the trajectory Krum is approaching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCvH9FaSFAQhV9tGm8m9hdQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/KrumEarlyEducationCenter
• Xx.com/KrumBobcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krum-middle-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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