Burlington Area School District

What Burlington Area School District does

Burlington Area School District (BASD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Burlington, Wisconsin, founded in 1966 and serving approximately 3,294 students across a consolidated network of schools. The district operates one high school (Burlington High School), one middle school (Karcher Middle School), three elementary schools, a Cooper Montessori program, and alternative education pathways, achieving a reported 98% graduation rate. BASD is governed by an elected seven-member school board under Superintendent Dr. Jill Oelslager.

The district's core funding derives from local property taxes, Wisconsin state aid, and federal categorical funding under the standard K-12 public finance model. BASD supplements this base with fee-based auxiliary programs including Before/After Care (BAC), the Spark Squad summer program, Wednesday Innovation Camp, and summer school, which monetize facility and staff capacity outside instructional hours. Technology infrastructure is built on third-party SaaS platforms including Skyward (student information system), ParentSquare (district-to-family communication), and Brightwheel (childcare management), along with standard assessment and instructional tools. The district employs 101-250 staff across instructional, administrative, and operational roles.

BASD's business model is that of a government-administered education monopoly with geographic boundaries defined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. It cannot expand its compulsory-attendance student base beyond district lines, and revenue is constrained by state funding formulas and local property tax levy limits. Strategic optionality is concentrated in auxiliary fee programs, intra-district programmatic differentiation (Montessori, alternative high school), and ed-tech-enabled operational efficiency rather than market-driven growth.

Name

Burlington Area School District

Legal name

Burlington Area School District

Website

https://basd.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Burlington Area School District is a public K-12 district in Burlington, Wisconsin, serving approximately 3,294 students across one high school, one middle school, three elementary schools, a Montessori program, and alternative education pathways, funded primarily by property taxes and state aid with auxiliary fee-based programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Childcare programs
• Special education services
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington, Wisconsin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid, and federal funding as a public school district in Wisconsin. Revenue comes from public sources allocated per student enrollment.
2. Childcare Services: Before and After Care (BAC) program and Summer Spark Squad childcare provide fee-based services to families. Revenue generated from daily/weekly childcare rates.
3. Student Fees: Fees collected for student activities, parking permits ($100 at BHS), and optional programs. Food service payments processed through RevTrak.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burlington Area School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 3,294 students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade across multiple schools in Burlington, Wisconsin. The district operates traditional elementary schools (Dyer, Waller, Winkler), Cooper Montessori, Karcher Middle School, Burlington High School, Wisconsin Connect Charter, and alternative schools, supplemented by fee-based before/after care (BAC), summer Spark Squad childcare, Wednesday Innovation Camp, summer school, free summer food program, Camp Invention STEM camp, and special education programs.

Product overview

Burlington Area School District operates as a public K-12 school district with a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and support services. The core offering consists of traditional and Montessori elementary schools (Dyer, Waller, Winkler, Cooper Montessori), Karcher Middle School, Burlington High School, Wisconsin Connect Charter School, and alternative schools (PAC and Project WIN). Supporting the educational mission, the district provides childcare programs including BAC (Before & After Care), Spark Squad summer program, and Wednesday Innovation Camp. The district uses Skyward as its student information system and ParentSquare as its primary communication platform with families. Additional services include summer school, free summer food program, community education, Burlington Buddies playgroup, and Camp Invention STEM camp. Transportation is provided through GO Riteway. Assessment platforms include Progress Learning (high school ACT prep), iReady (grades 2-8 diagnostics), AIMSweb+ (literacy screening preK-4), and Fastbridge (math screening K-12).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BASD Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation created to allow businesses and community members to support the district with tax-deductible donations.

Products and services

• Burlington Area School District (BASD) K-12 Education Public school district serving students from 4K through 12th grade in Burlington, Wisconsin, with 98% graduation rate. Includes traditional neighborhood schools, Montessori option, middle school, high school, alternative schools and charter school.
• Burlington High School High school serving grades 9-12, offering college preparatory courses, vocational programs, athletics, and dual enrollment opportunities where students earned 2,494 credits through Class of 2025.
• Karcher Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, providing academic instruction and character education programs with Academic and Career Planning (ACP) activities.
• Cooper Montessori Montessori school offering 4K-6th grade programs using Montessori educational methodology emphasizing hands-on learning and student independence.
• Dyer Elementary School Elementary school in the district hosting before/after care programs and special needs services.
• Waller Elementary School Elementary school providing before/after care site for Waller and Cooper Montessori students.
• Winkler Elementary School Elementary school serving students in the district.
• Wisconsin Connect Charter School Charter school operated by the district serving students with alternative educational approaches.
• Burlington BAC (Before & After Care) Before and after school childcare program serving students in grades 4K-4 from any BASD elementary school. Provides care from 6am before school and until 5:30pm after school at $10/day (before), $13/day (after), or $20/day combined.
• Spark Squad Summer Program Summer childcare program for children completing 4K through 6th grade offering structured activities including squad challenges, art projects, science activities, outdoor play, and walking field trips. Provides breakfast, lunch, and snack daily.
• Wednesday Innovation Camp STEM-focused before-school program held on late start Wednesdays. Students engage in project-based activities around science, technology, engineering, and art at $20 per student per Wednesday morning.
• Summer School Summer academic programs including elementary summer school (4K-7th grade) at Karcher Middle School with classes in ELA and Math (no fees), and high school summer school (9th-11th grade) offering full credit courses in Consumer Economics, Health, and Physical Education.
• Free Summer Food Program USDA-supported free meal program available to all children 18 years and under during summer break, offering breakfast (7:15-8:30am) and lunch (11:00am-12:15pm) Monday-Friday.
• Project Active Citizen (PAC) Beyond 18 program providing functional life skill learning in a residential setting for special education students, operated in collaboration with Waterford Union High School.
• Project WIN (What I Need) Alternative learning environment for students with significant behavioral and mental health disabilities, providing specialized support outside traditional classroom settings.
• Camp Invention STEM summer camp for students K-6th grade where students explore physics, space exploration, forensic science, and engineering through activities including building rockets and extracting DNA.
• Burlington Buddies Playgroup Inclusive playgroup program at Dyer Elementary for 3-year-old children bringing together children of all abilities for engaging activities. Sessions meet twice weekly for five weeks (90 minutes each).
• Community Education Lifelong learning programs offering activities and classes for students and community members beyond traditional school hours, publishing seasonal guides with available programs.
• BASD Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting BASD through fundraising, providing tax-deductible donation opportunities for businesses and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% average graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GO Riteway Transportation GroupcoreOthersPrimary transportation provider for BASD students. Thomas Bus (previous provider) sold to GO Riteway. Services continue without major changes; former Thomas Bus employees retained. Provides school bus transportation for regular education students. Contact: 31340 Bushnell Road, Burlington, WI 53105, 262-763-7564.
• Dousman Transport Company, Inc.minorOthersTransportation provider for students with special needs. Waterford Terminal: 515 Elizabeth St., Waterford, WI 53185. Phone: 262-534-2191, Fax: 262-534-3373.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified communication platform used for all district, school, and teacher communication with families. Provides email, text, app notifications, two-way translation, attendance notifications, direct messaging, and calendar/RSVP features. Automatically syncs with Skyward student information system.
• BrightwheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationChildcare management software used for Before/After Care (BAC) program and Spark Squad summer childcare. Features include attendance tracking, parent communication, and automated billing. Available on iOS and Android.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) used for enrollment, registration, attendance, grades, and family access. District uses Skyward Family Access for parents to update information and register students annually.
• Camp InventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM camp program hosted by BASD for 3rd year with approximately 40 students (K-6th grade). Students explored physics, space exploration, forensic science, and engineering through hands-on activities including building rockets and extracting DNA.
• BASD FoundationcoreOthers501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation created 3 years ago to provide tax-deductible donation opportunities for businesses and community members. Fundraised $65,220 for BASD during 2025-2026 school year. Website: www.basdfoundation.org

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Elkhorn Area School District: Walworth County, Wisconsin public school district of similar size (~3,000 students) operating K-12 schools in a comparable rural-suburban community. Most directly comparable peer given proximity, demographic profile, and Wisconsin public-funding model.
• Delavan-Darien School District: Adjacent Walworth County district of comparable enrollment serving Delavan and Darien communities. Operates traditional K-12 schools under the same Wisconsin funding and open-enrollment framework as BASD.
• Whitewater Unified School District: Nearby Wisconsin unified district with comparable enrollment scale, operating traditional K-12 schools and a UW-Whitewater partnership enabling dual enrollment — directly comparable to BASD's dual-enrollment strategy.
• East Troy Community School District: Walworth County K-12 district of similar size and community profile; comparable in scope of programs (4K through 12, athletics, community education) and faces the same Wisconsin revenue-limit constraints.

Emerging players

• Stride Inc (formerly K12 Inc): National operator of online and blended K-12 learning programs including Wisconsin Virtual Academy; competes for students in the same K-12 market and represents the alternative/online option families might choose over BASD via open enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Racine Unified School District: Significantly larger Racine County district (~17,000 students) operating K-12 schools plus charters under the same Wisconsin framework. A broader incumbent providing the same public-education model at scale.
• Kenosha Unified School District: One of Wisconsin's largest public school districts (~22,000 students) operating traditional, Montessori, charter, and alternative schools under the same state funding framework — a scaled analog of BASD's multi-pathway approach.
• Waukesha School District: Large suburban Milwaukee-area district operating K-12 schools with extensive dual enrollment, special education, and community education programming — a larger benchmark for BASD's program breadth.

Regional players

• Waterford Union High School District: Racine County high school district adjacent to Burlington; partners with BASD on Project Active Citizen. Comparable governance structure (standalone union high school district) though geographically separate.
• Genoa City J2 School District: Small K-8 district in Walworth/Kenosha counties adjacent to BASD's footprint; comparable in scale and operating under the same Wisconsin K-12 funding framework, but feeds into different high school districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/pages/Burlington-Area-School-District/9381
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlington-area-school-district

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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