Banks School District

What Banks School District does

Banks School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Banks, Oregon, serving approximately 1,300 students across three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) with roughly 60 staff. The district's functional mandate is compulsory primary and secondary education for school-age residents within its statutorily defined attendance boundary in Washington County. It does not operate a commercial product; its outputs are instructional services, student support, and credentialed graduation pathways.

The district's technology footprint is standard K-12 administrative and instructional tooling rather than proprietary platforms. Documented systems include the Synergy Student Information System for enrollment, scheduling, and grading; the ParentVue parent portal for family-facing communication; and Google Workspace for classroom delivery and staff productivity. There is no indication of custom-developed software, proprietary data assets, or differentiated technical infrastructure. Capital projects — funded through voter-approved bonds — handle physical plant rather than software differentiation.

Banks School District is funded through Oregon's State School Fund formula allocations, federal categorical grants (Title I, IDEA), local property taxes, and voter-approved general obligation bonds. The district passed a $67M bond in May 2024 for facility improvements, representing capital financing rather than operating revenue. Annual operating revenue is a function of per-student state funding multiplied by average daily membership, supplemented by federal and local sources. There is no pricing model, sales motion, or addressable commercial market; the district is a tax-funded public entity with no PE/VC/M&A angle.

Name

Banks School District

Legal name

Banks School District

Website

https://banks.k12.or.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Banks School District is a public K-12 school district in Banks, Oregon, operating three schools for approximately 1,300 students, funded through Oregon's State School Fund, federal grants, local property taxes, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary middle high school
• Dual credit programs
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Banks

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, Banks School District is primarily funded through a combination of state education funding, local property tax revenues, and federal grants. The district also receives funding through bond measures (such as the 2024 bond), Student Success Act grants, Title I federal funding, and various state-level educational programs.
2. Nutrition Services Revenue: The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program which provides free meals to all students, with reimbursement from federal child nutrition programs.
3. Alumni Foundation Donations: The Banks High School Alumni Foundation collects tax-deductible donations and awards scholarships to graduates. The foundation has awarded over 245 scholarships totaling over $669,000 since 1988.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Banks School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools (elementary K-5, middle 6-8, high 9-12) in Banks, Oregon. The district delivers free public education, dual credit college courses through the Willamette Promise partnership, supplemental academic and student support programs (Title I, Special Education, ELD, TAG), career technical education, athletics, free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision, and wraparound services including the Weekend Backpack Food Program. Services are provided at no direct cost to resident families and funded by state aid, local property taxes, federal grants, and voter-approved bonds.

Product overview

Banks School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools: Banks Elementary (K-5), Banks Middle School (6-8), and Banks High School (9-12). The district offers core educational programs alongside supplemental services including Title I reading support, Special Education, English Language Development, and Talented and Gifted programs. Additional offerings include nutrition services through the Community Eligibility Provision (providing free meals to all students), the Weekend Backpack Food Program for food security, and technology services supporting student information systems. The district also manages significant bond-funded construction projects for facility modernization and operates community programs such as the Kelly Field 365 athletic facility campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banks Elementary School Public elementary school serving approximately 500 students in grades K-5 in Banks, Oregon, focused on foundational literacy, social-emotional learning, and whole-child development with Title I reading support and wraparound services including the Weekend Backpack Food Program and Student Supply Closet.
• Banks Middle School Public middle school serving students in grades 6-8 in Banks, Oregon, focused on academic transition, personal development, extracurricular activities, and counseling services.
• Banks High School Public high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Banks, Oregon, providing college and career readiness, dual credit courses through Willamette Promise with Portland Community College and Western Oregon University, career technical education in agriculture/applied arts/welding, athletics, and arts programs.
• Willamette Promise Dual Credit Program Dual credit program enabling Banks High School students to earn both high school and college credit through partnerships with Portland Community College and Western Oregon University; courses include Agricultural Technology, Animal Science, Chemistry, Film & Video, Graphic Design, Fire Science I & II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Welding 2.
• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) School Meals Free breakfast and lunch provided to all K-12 students at Banks School District through the federal Community Eligibility Provision program for the 2025-2026 school year, with no meal application or income verification required.
• Weekend Backpack Food Program Food security initiative providing meals and snacks to Banks School District students on non-school days to address weekend food insecurity.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs supporting Banks School District students with disabilities through IEPs and related services.
• English Language Development (ELD) Program Language support program for Banks School District students learning English as a second language.
• Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Program identifying and serving academically talented and gifted Banks School District students with differentiated instruction.
• McKinney-Vento Program Support services for Banks School District students experiencing homelessness or unstable housing situations under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
• Title I Reading Support Federal supplemental reading instruction program providing additional reading support to Banks School District students at risk of not meeting academic standards.
• Student Supply Closet Resource program providing school supplies, hygiene products, and essential items to Banks School District students in need.
• District Technology Services Technology support for Banks School District including student information systems (Synergy), ParentVue/StudentVue portals, and IT infrastructure management including the E-Rate funded network modernization and fiber backbone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 245 scholarships totaling $669,000 awarded since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Confederated Tribes of the Grand RondecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde partnership helps the district describe what it means to be 'Banks Brave' - a key cultural initiative for the district. This partnership informs the district's 'Brave Experience' framework focused on Student, Staff, and Community Experiences.
• PCC (Portland Community College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Willamette Promise program providing dual credit (high school and college) courses including Agricultural Technology, Animal Science, Chemistry, Film & Video, Graphic Design, Fire Science I & II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Welding 2.
• Western Oregon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Willamette Promise program providing dual credit courses for college and career readiness. Students earn both high school and college credit through participating courses.
• Five Star BuildersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for bond construction projects including the new high school gym, grading work, and site preparation. Active on bond projects since Spring 2026.
• Clean Water ServicesminorOthersLocal wastewater and stormwater management utility connecting sanitary sewer lines near the district area as part of broader community infrastructure improvements. Working on sanitary sewer connections east of railroad tracks.
• Virginia Garcia Dental TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing free dental assessments, sealants, and fluoride treatments for elementary and middle school students at Banks School District.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreOthersFederal program partnership providing reimbursement for free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Astoria School District: Small coastal Oregon public school district of comparable enrollment size. Comparable as a small, geographically isolated Oregon K-12 district with similar program breadth and bond-funding reliance.
• Nestucca Valley School District: Small rural Oregon public school district serving a similar small-town community. Comparable as a peer small K-12 district with limited enrollment base and similar dependence on community-supported bond measures.
• Vernonia School District: Small rural Oregon public school district of similar size and character. Most directly comparable as a small K-12 Oregon public district with bond-funded facility needs; also the destination of Banks' departing Director of Student Performance.
• Seaside School District: Small Oregon coastal public school district of comparable size and demographic profile. Comparable as a peer small-district K-12 operator reliant on state funding, property taxes, and community partnerships.

Regional players

• Tigard-Tualatin School District: Oregon public K-12 district in the Portland metro region. Comparable as a peer district operating dual credit programs, CTE offerings, and similar student support services under the same state framework.
• Sherwood School District: Oregon public K-12 district in Washington County serving a similar student population size. Comparable as a peer district reliant on local property taxes and bond measures for capital improvements.
• Beaverton School District: Large Oregon public school district where Superintendent Sica previously served as an administrator. Comparable K-12 public district operating under the same state funding framework in the same metro region.
• Forest Grove School District: Neighboring Washington County, Oregon public school district serving a similar mix of rural and small-town communities. Comparable as a K-12 public district drawing from comparable property-tax and state funding bases.
• Hillsboro School District: Larger Oregon public school district in Washington County where Superintendent Dr. Brian Sica previously served as an administrator. Comparable as a neighboring K-12 public district serving the same regional labor market.
• Newberg School District: Oregon public K-12 district of similar scale in a comparable small-city/rural setting. Comparable as a peer district operating under Oregon Division 22 standards with similar dual-credit and CTE program structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfWtBxHwCUV6tgml2ZjnB4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/banks.braves
• Instagraminstagram.com/bankshighschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/banks-school-district

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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