Chazy Central Rural School

What Chazy Central Rural School does

Chazy Central Rural School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 609 Miner Farm Rd in Chazy, Clinton County, New York, serving the towns of Chazy, West Chazy, and Champlain on the shores of Lake Champlain. Founded in 1916 through the consolidation of eleven rural schools within a five-mile radius, the district operates a single unified campus offering Universal Pre-K, Elementary School (K-6), and a Jr./Sr. High School (grades 7-12). Its core educational products include a comprehensive K-12 academic program, music education (band, chorus, All-County, Area All-State), Model UN (operating since 2010 with annual participation in Harvard Model UN), athletics, drama, National Honor Society, guidance and college-preparation services, a Library Media Center, food services, PBIS behavioral support, and an indoor pool/aquatics facility with adult open swim and the Town of Chazy Summer Swim Program. Childcare is provided through the Chazy Before and After School Program (CASP) in partnership with the district.

The underlying technology stack is entirely composed of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: SchoolTool serves as the student information system (replacing PowerSchool), ParentSquare handles parent communications, Frontline Education/AESOP manages substitute teacher placement, MySchoolBucks processes meal payments, Google Workspace supports staff collaboration, and WordPress powers the public website at ccrsk12.org. There are no APIs, no proprietary technology products, and no AI/ML capabilities in evidence. Operational technology is administered in partnership with Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES), the regional BOCES.

As a public school district, CCRS is funded primarily through New York State aid, local property taxes, and federal grants — including ARP ESSER, Summer Enrichment, Comprehensive After School, and Addressing Impact of Lost Instructional Time programs — rather than commercial revenue. Its only direct fee revenue comes from modest community-pool charges (adult open swim at $7 per session), summer swim program registration, and BSN-branded spirit-wear merchandise. The district is governed by a Board of Education, holds no parent-company relationship, and has no M&A or private investment events. Its competitive position rests on a geographic monopoly within its catchment, over a century of institutional heritage, and active community partnerships through the CCRS Education Foundation, Chazy Athletic Association, and the legacy of benefactor William H. Miner.

Name

Chazy Central Rural School

Legal name

Chazy Central Rural School District

Website

https://ccrsk12.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chazy Central Rural School is a public K-12 school district in Clinton County, New York, founded in 1916 and serving students from Chazy, West Chazy, and Champlain. It operates a single campus with elementary, junior/senior high, athletics, music, Model UN, and community pool programs funded by state aid and property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Rural school district
• K-12 academic programs
• School athletics programs
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chazy

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Publicly funded school district supported by local property taxes, state aid from New York State, and federal grants including ARP ESSER funding for pandemic recovery and summer enrichment programs.
2. Grant Programs: Multiple federal grants including ARP ESSER, Summer Enrichment, Comprehensive After School, and Addressing Impact of Lost Instructional Time programs.
3. Community Pool Fees: Adult open swim sessions at $7 per session, summer swim program registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chazy Central Rural School is a public K-12 school district that delivers comprehensive educational services from Universal Pre-K through Grade 12 to students in the towns of Chazy, West Chazy, and Champlain in Clinton County, New York. Its offerings include core academic instruction, music education, athletics, extracurricular activities, guidance and counseling, food services, library services, community pool/aquatics programs, summer swim programs, and before/after school childcare through the CASP program. The district operates from a single campus at 609 Miner Farm Rd and is publicly funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Product overview

Chazy Central Rural School District is a public K-12 educational institution serving the towns of Chazy, West Chazy, and Champlain on the shores of Lake Champlain in Clinton County, New York. The district operates as a single unified school with an Elementary School (UPK through Grade 6) and a Jr./Sr. High School (Grades 7-12), offering a comprehensive educational program that includes core academics, music education (band, chorus, All-County, Area All-State), extracurricular activities (Drama Club, Model UN, National Honor Society), athletics, and a pool/aquatics facility. The district provides support services including a Guidance Department, Library Media Center, Food Services (breakfast/lunch), and childcare through the CASP Before and After School Program. Administrative operations are supported by SchoolTool (student information), ParentSquare (parent communication), and Frontline Education/AESOP (substitute placement), all third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universal Pre-K (UPK) Universal Pre-K program for preschool-age children ages 3-5, with registration handled through the Main Office; provides preschool lessons for district families.
• Kindergarten through Grade 6 (Elementary School) Elementary school program covering kindergarten through 6th grade, including general music, chorus, band, and elementary extracurricular activities. Operates with its own student handbook and supply lists.
• Grades 7-12 (Jr./Sr. High School) Junior and senior high school program covering grades 7-12, including graduation requirements, guidance counseling, Model UN, National Honor Society, band, chorus, drama club, and athletics. Operates with a separate student handbook and bell schedule.
• Chazy Before and After School Program & Preschool Program (CASP) Before and after school childcare program and preschool program operated in partnership with the school district, managed via a separate Wix website at caspchazy86.wixsite.com/casp.
• Music Program (Band, Chorus, All-County, Area All-State) Comprehensive K-12 music education program including general music, elementary chorus, junior/senior high chorus, beginning instrument instruction, elementary band, concert band, wind ensemble, All-County, Area All-State, and music theory. Students perform at NYSSMA grade levels 1-4.
• Extracurricular Activities (Band, Chorus, Drama, Model UN, NHS) After-school extracurricular programs including Band, Chorus, All-County, Area All-State, Drama Club, Model United Nations, and National Honor Society. Model UN has operated since 2010 and attends Beekmantown, North Country, and Harvard Model UN conferences.
• Athletics Program School athletics program covering multiple sports including soccer (varsity, JV, and modified levels for boys and girls), basketball, and more. Supported by the Chazy Athletic Association with scholarships, uniforms, trophies, and end-of-season banquets.
• Pool/Aquatics Program Indoor pool facility open to the community for adult open swim (Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at $7 per session), aquatic fitness, and PE swim units. Also used to host the Town of Chazy Summer Swim Program.
• Town of Chazy Summer Swim Program Seasonal summer swim program operated at the school's pool, open to children preschool through 6th grade (resident or non-resident). The program includes instruction based on the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program plus free swim time.
• Food Services (School Meals) School breakfast and lunch program managed through Abbey Group. Menus available via the fdmealplanner.com platform and meal balances tracked through MySchoolBucks.
• Guidance Department School counseling and psychology services including a guidance counselor, school psychologist, K-12 social worker, and guidance secretary. Provides college application support, scholarship information, and links to SAT prep resources.
• Library Media Center School library with access to Gale databases, two separate OPALS catalogs for elementary and Jr./Sr. High School, inter-library loan via Due North, and Britannica School/Kids Info Bits. Username/password: chazycrs / digital.
• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) School-wide behavioral support system at the elementary level using the 3 B's (Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible). Students can earn Eagle Tickets for positive behavior, and parents can submit Parent Eagle Tickets. Features monthly character trait focus aligned with PBIS.
• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Reporting Formal harassment and bullying reporting system compliant with New York State's Dignity for All Students Act. Parents, students, and staff can submit mistreatment reports via PDF form or Google Forms (online), either named or anonymously. Coordinated by Megan Walls and Krista Ringer.
• Spirit Wear Store (BSN Sideline Sports) Online spirit wear storefront for Eagles merchandise operated through BSN Sports' Sideline Store platform, accessible to students, families, and community supporters.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged partnership for website and technology services. Staff members have served at CVES (BOCES). Mr. Coakley served as substitute principal for Special Education and Career & Technical Educational divisions of CVES.
• Chazy Athletic AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing financial support for athletics including scholarships, uniforms, trophies, and end-of-season banquets. Awards scholarships to two seniors each year.
• CCRS Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational foundation providing financial support for school programs including Harvard Model UN trip and various educational initiatives.
• William H. Miner FoundationminorOthersFoundation established by philanthropist William H. Miner in 1923. Historical benefactor who funded the original 1916 school building for $2,000,000 and various community projects including Physicians Hospital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Plattsburgh City School District: Larger public K-12 district serving the City of Plattsburgh, the regional hub for Clinton County. Operates in the same geographic labor and feeder market as CCRS but with materially larger enrollment and program breadth, serving as the primary alternative for families considering options outside CCRS.
• AuSable Valley Central School District: Clinton County, NY public K-12 district serving the Towns of AuSable and Peru adjacent to CCRS's catchment. Comparable rural district competing for similar athletic conference placements and operating under identical state aid formulas.

Others

• Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES BOCES): Regional BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) partner of CCRS that provides shared services including special education and career & technical education. Staff from CCRS have served at CVES, making it an enabling institutional partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Northern Adirondack Central School District: Public K-12 district in neighboring Essex County, NY serving small rural towns (Ellenburg, Altona, Lyon Mountain). Operates under similar New York State aid formulas and rural-district economics, with overlapping BOCES service territory through CVES.
• Peru Central School District: Neighboring Clinton County, NY public K-12 district serving the Town of Peru; comparable rural consolidated district with overlapping BOCES partnerships and feeder dynamics to the same regional talent pool. Sanford Coakley served there as Associate Principal and Co-Principal before joining CCRS.
• Northeastern Clinton Central School District: Clinton County, NY public K-12 district serving the Towns of Champlain and other northern communities; geographic overlap with CCRS catchment area and competing for the same rural enrollment pool along the Canadian border.
• Saranac Central School District: Nearby Clinton/Franklin County, NY public K-12 district; comparable rural consolidated campus model serving small upstate NY towns with similar athletics and music programming.
• Beekmantown Central School District: Adjacent Clinton County, NY public K-12 district that hosts the Beekmantown Model UN conference CCRS attends. Directly comparable in size, rural setting, and program offerings (athletics, music, Model UN) and competes for the same regional student population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1614573538783655
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/chazy-central-rural-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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