Augusta Independent Schools

What Augusta Independent Schools does

Augusta Independent Schools is a public K-12 school district operating under the Kentucky Department of Education, serving approximately 310 students across kindergarten through 12th grade within a single school building located at 207 Bracken Street in Augusta, Kentucky (Bracken County). The district is staffed by 50 combined faculty and staff and is governed by an elected Board of Education. Its operating model follows the standard U.S. public school structure: free K-12 instruction funded by state SEEK allocations, local property tax revenue, and federal program funding (including a one-time $837,740 ARP ESSER grant allocated across fiscal years 2022-2025). The district generates minor ancillary revenue through user fees, including a $35 per-athlete athletic participation fee, an All-Seasons Sports Pass ($125 individual, $225 family), and a $50 youth basketball camp fee. It also operates a new summer meal delivery program with UMC Food Ministries. Optional program participation is modest in dollar terms relative to the overall operating budget.

The district's technology stack consists of standard, off-the-shelf K-12 administrative and instructional tools rather than proprietary systems. Operational infrastructure includes Infinite Campus (student information system), Microsoft Office 365 (email and collaboration), Google Workspace for Education, Rapid Identity, ParentSquare (parent communications), and Follett Destiny (library). Instructional technology comprises a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students, Edmentum (online learning and credit recovery), iReady (diagnostic screener and personalized instruction), and ClassVR virtual reality equipment. The district does not develop, license, or sell any external products; its sole "customers" are district-resident students and their families, enrolled via direct application with non-resident and virtual program options available subject to eligibility.

Strategic positioning centers on a "Small School, BIG Experience" value proposition emphasizing community intimacy (100% of surveyed students report having a trusted adult), a broad extracurricular catalog (25+ activities including athletics, arts, and academic programs), and active community partnerships — notably a $600,000+ ballfield renovation initiative jointly funded with Cincinnati Reds Community Fund ($200,000), St. Elizabeth Healthcare ($200,000), Bracken County Fiscal Court, and the City of Augusta. A new Multipurpose Educational Gymnasium Facility is under construction, and the district was selected among 34 Kentucky districts to participate in the KDE Summer Boost reading and mathematics program. Leadership is led by Superintendent Lisa McCane, with Tim Litteral serving as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Finance, and Tony Ruf transitioning into the Technology Director/CIO role effective July 1, 2026.

Name

Augusta Independent Schools

Legal name

Augusta Independent School District

Website

https://augusta.k12.ky.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Augusta Independent Schools is a single-school K-12 public school district in Augusta, Kentucky, serving approximately 310 students with 50 faculty and staff under the Kentucky Department of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Student information systems
• Athletic programs
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through state, local, and federal education funding including Kentucky Department of Education allocations, local property taxes, and federal programs like ARP ESSER
2. Program Fees: Fees charged for optional programs such as youth basketball camps ($50 per camper, $35 for additional siblings)
3. Food Service: District offers free breakfast and lunch programs; participates in summer meal programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Augusta Independent Schools operates a single-campus K-12 public school district in Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky, serving approximately 310 students with 50 faculty and staff. The district delivers core academic instruction, college and career readiness preparation, athletic programs, food service, and supplemental summer learning and reading programs to families in its assigned geographic attendance area.

Product overview

Augusta Independent Schools is a single-school K-12 public school district in Augusta, Kentucky, operating as Augusta Independent School. The district provides comprehensive educational services through its elementary and secondary programs, supported by various departments and administrative functions including Athletics, Guidance Counseling, Library Media Center, Food Service, Transportation, and Technology. The district does not appear to offer distinct commercial products or services for external sale; its offerings are focused entirely on providing public education to approximately 310 students with 50 faculty and staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Instruction Comprehensive single-campus K-12 public school instruction covering elementary through high school grades, including college and career preparation pathways, for students residing in the Augusta Independent attendance area.
• Athletic Programs School-sponsored athletics including middle school and high school cross country, basketball camps, and other team sports, available to enrolled students with paid athletic participation fees for select programs.
• Summer Boost Reading and Mathematics Program Summer academic enrichment program focused on reading and mathematics instruction for students, offered as an optional supplemental program outside the regular school year.
• Summer Lunch Program Free summer meal service provided to children in the community during the summer months as part of the district's child nutrition programming.
• Mobile Read-Along Program Community-based mobile literacy program that brings read-aloud activities to children and families outside the school campus to promote early reading engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Students Surveyed Indicate They Have a Trusted Adult
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UMC Food MinistriescoreOthers · 1 January 2026Partnership for summer meal program delivering meals to homes of children ages 1-18. Delivers weekly boxes containing 7 days of breakfasts and lunches, with options for shelf-stable or frozen meals plus fresh produce.
• Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026One of 34 districts selected to participate in Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program. Partnership between KDE Office of Teaching and Learning and Summer Food Service Program to promote family engagement in reading and math with free book distribution.
• Cincinnati Reds Community FundmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Contributing $200,000 to Augusta ballfield renovation project. Partnership for renovation of baseball and softball facilities including synthetic turf, new scoreboard, dugouts, bleacher shades, concession building, and batting cage.
• St. Elizabeth HealthcaremajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Contributing $200,000 to Augusta ballfield renovation project alongside Cincinnati Reds Community Fund for facility improvements.
• Bracken County Fiscal CourtmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in ballfield renovation project, contributing to the combined $105,000 in matching funds alongside Augusta Independent School District and City of Augusta.
• City of AugustamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in ballfield renovation project; field is owned by City of Augusta and serves as home field for Augusta High School baseball and softball teams.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Charter school management organization operating K-8 schools. Adjacent public-education delivery model with similar operational complexity (transportation, food service, family engagement) at small-school scale.
• Stride, Inc. (K12 Inc.): National K-12 online learning provider. Augusta offers a Virtual Program option, making Stride a partial overlap for non-resident/virtual enrollment offerings rather than a like-for-like district peer.

Direct peers

• Bracken County Schools: Adjacent public school district in the same Kentucky county. Most directly comparable peer — similar rural Kentucky footprint, comparable student demographics, and overlapping community/athletics footprint (students from both districts compete in the same region).
• Pendleton County Schools: Adjacent northeastern Kentucky public school district of similar small size and rural character. Comparable funding model, student demographic profile, and reliance on KDE/state education funding.
• Mason County Schools: Nearby small public school district in northeastern Kentucky serving a comparable rural population. Comparable size, funding model, and student demographics make it a structural peer for Augusta.
• Robertson County Schools (Kentucky): Very small Kentucky public school district (one of the state's smallest by enrollment). Comparable in scale, single-building operations, and rural community structure.

Emerging players

• EdisonLearning: Education management and services provider for school districts and charter schools. Operates in the same K-12 public education delivery space with comparable small-district partnership structures.
• Connections Academy: Online K-12 public school operator partnering with school districts to offer virtual learning. Overlaps with Augusta's virtual program pathway and competes for non-resident virtual enrollment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@augustaindependentschooldi1960/podcasts
• Facebookfacebook.com/AugustaSchoolsFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/augusta-independent-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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