What Canastota Central School Dist does

Canastota Central School District is a public K-12 school district operating as a New York State government entity, headquartered at 120 Roberts Street, Canastota, Madison County, New York. It serves approximately 1,184 students across four schools: Canastota High School (grades 9-12), Roberts Street Middle School (grades 5-8), Peterboro Street Elementary School (grades K-2), and South Side Elementary School (grades 3-4). The district delivers free public education to all district residents, with enrollment eligibility determined by residency within the geographic boundary covering Canastota and portions of Lenox, Fenner, Lincoln, Smithfield, and Sullivan municipalities.

The district's technology platform is built on Google Apps for Education (including Google Gemini AI assistant, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Sites, and Calendar), supplemented by SchoolTool for student data management and the Parent Portal, ClassLink for single sign-on, ParentSquare for school-to-home communication, a 1:1 Chromebook program (Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1) for grades 4-12, Bus Right for transportation tracking, and MySchoolBucks for meal payments. The Micro-Credentials program offers digital badges through partnerships with local organizations including the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse Crunch, and WSYR TV 9.

The district is funded primarily through local property taxes and New York State foundation aid, with supplemental federal ARP ESSER relief funding and food-service reimbursements. The proposed FY 2026-2027 budget is $42,270,428, representing a 1.18% operating and 5.49% capital increase from the prior year's $39,632,455 budget, funded by a 2.75% tax levy increase. All enrolled students receive free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The district operates under New York State Education Department oversight with governance provided by a locally elected Board of Education.

Name

Canastota Central School Dist

Legal name

Canastota Central School District

Website

https://canastotacsd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Canastota Central School District is a New York public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,184 students across four schools in Madison County, delivering free education funded by property taxes and state aid, with a proposed FY2026-2027 budget of $42.27 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Student information systems
• Career technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canastota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Local property taxes form the primary revenue source. The district's proposed budget for 2026-2027 is $42,270,428 with a tax levy increase of 2.75%. Tax collection occurs September through October annually.
2. State Education Aid: New York State Education Department funding based on foundation aid formula, affected by Free and Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) participation rates and enrollment data.
3. Federal Relief Funding: ARP ESSER funds from the American Rescue Plan Act focused on safe return to in-person instruction, addressing learning loss, and supporting economically disadvantaged students.
4. Food Service Program: National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. District participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to all students. Additional revenue from MySchoolBucks meal payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Canastota Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Madison County, New York, delivering free public education to approximately 1,184 students across four schools (high school, middle school, and two elementary schools). The district provides core academic instruction, special education services, career and technical education through the New Visions Career Academy, athletics, food service (Community Eligibility Provision), and a Micro-Credentials program with industry-aligned digital badges. It supplements instruction with a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-12 and an integrated digital platform stack (Google Apps for Education, SchoolTool, ParentSquare, ClassLink, Bus Right, MySchoolBucks).

Product overview

Canastota Central School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,184 students in Madison County, New York. The district operates as a single unified educational system with four schools (Canastota High School, Roberts Street Middle School, Peterboro Street Elementary School, and South Side Elementary School). The district's technology portfolio centers on Google Apps for Education as its primary digital learning platform, supplemented by several integrated systems: SchoolTool (student data management with Parent Portal), ParentSquare (school-to-home communication), Classlink (single sign-on access), the CCSD 1:1 Chromebook Program (providing Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 devices to grades 4-12 students), Bus Right (transportation tracking), MySchoolBucks (meal payments), and a Micro-Credentials Program offering digital badges through partnerships with organizations like the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Madison County Sheriff's Office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SchoolTool: Student data management system used for attendance, schedules, and grades

Products and services

• Canastota High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 at 101 Roberts Street, Canastota, NY 13032, offering core academics, college and career readiness, athletics, and the New Visions Career Academy program.
• Roberts Street Middle School Public middle school serving grades 5-8 at 120 Roberts Street, Canastota, NY 13032, providing core academic instruction, guidance counseling, athletics, and extracurricular programs.
• Peterboro Street Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades K-2 at 220 N Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032, providing foundational academic instruction and health services.
• South Side Elementary School Public elementary school serving grades 3-4 at 200 High Street, Canastota, NY 13032, providing intermediate elementary instruction and student support services.
• New Visions Career Academy and Micro-Credentials Program Career and technical education program offering students competency-based digital badges and micro-credentials in partnership with the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Madison County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program, Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses for internships.
• Food Service Program (CEP) District-wide food service participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students regardless of household income.
• Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services Special education, related services, and pupil personnel support for students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students in need of social-emotional or mental health support, coordinated through the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and CSE Chairperson.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program operated under NYSPHSAA Section III, offering sports registration, athletic code of conduct, and competitions coordinated through the Athletic Director and Canastota Athletic Advisory Council.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation for resident students, including real-time bus location tracking via the Bus Right mobile app (iOS/Android) for parent and guardian monitoring of student riders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-year graduation rate of 87% (2021 cohort)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Boxing Hall of FamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through the Student Ambassador Club program. Students assist with special events including the International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend and Induction Ceremony. Students gain leadership experience connecting with Hall of Fame management, staff, volunteers, and honored guests. Micro-credentials awarded in Orientation, Inductees, Communication, Operations Management, Professional Image, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, Community Service, and Event Ambassador.
• Greater Lenox Ambulance Service (GLAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior membership program allowing students to gain emergency medicine experience under paramedic/EMT supervision while serving the community. Students may earn EMT certification upon turning 17. GLAS operates two Advanced Life Support-equipped ambulances supporting Canastota FD, Lincoln FD, and Wampsville FD.
• Rosamond Gifford ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents interact with zoo staff and personnel, gaining knowledge and career experience in zoo and environmental education fields. Program explores career opportunities in these areas. Leadership projects, event planning, and zoo research micro-credentials available.
• Greater Canastota Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Greater Canastota Junior Chamber of Commerce (GCJC). High school students learn fundamentals of business and citizenship. Provides leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences within the business community. Micro-credentials include Parliamentary Procedure, Interview, Internship, Job Shadow, Event Planning, Leadership, and Community Project.
• Syracuse CrunchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal professional hockey team partnership providing career exploration and community engagement opportunities for students.
• WSYR TV 9minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal television station partnership providing media and broadcasting career exposure for students in the career academy program.
• Madison County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCadet Program equipping students with knowledge and experience for careers in law enforcement. Activities include SWAT demonstrations, traffic stops, handcuffing, radio communications, DUI demonstrations, field sobriety tests, jail tours, gun safety, K9 demonstrations, FATS demonstration, traffic control, and community events. Students earn micro-credentials in each area.
• Local Businesses (Internship Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships between Canastota Central School District and local businesses provide internship opportunities for students in the New Visions Career Academy. Students participate in work-based learning experiences at business/industry sites, working alongside business professionals during the second half of the year.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified communications platform provider used by the district for school-to-home communication. Platform sends district, school, grade-level, classroom, and extracurricular information via email and/or text. Available as mobile app for iOS and Android.
• SchoolToolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent data management system providing secure online access to parents for attendance, schedules, and grades (7-12). Available via web portal and mobile app for iOS and Android.
• Google for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google's suite of free educational applications including Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Calendars, and Google Gemini AI assistant. All services hosted by Google and available via any internet-connected device.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PowerSchool: Major K-12 student information and education technology vendor serving public school districts broadly; comparable in ecosystem role to the SchoolTool and integrated stack used by Canastota CSD, though not a district operator.

Broad incumbents

• Madison-Oneida BOCES: Regional Boards of Cooperative Educational Services serving multiple component districts including Canastota — provides shared services, special education programs, and CTE offerings that overlap with and substitute for in-district programming.

Direct peers

• Clinton Central School District: Nearby Oneida County, NY public K-12 district of similar size and demographic profile, sharing central New York cost dynamics and NYSED oversight with Canastota CSD.
• Hamilton Central School District: Madison County, NY public K-12 district comparable in scale, geographic scope, and rural funding dynamics; faces the same NYSED accountability and property-tax-cap environment.
• Chittenango Central School District: Neighboring Madison County, NY public K-12 district serving a similar small-town/rural footprint under NYSED guidelines, with comparable budget scale and revenue mix to Canastota CSD.
• Oneida City School District: Adjacent Madison County, NY public K-12 district of broadly comparable size and demographics, operating under the same NYSED funding framework and facing identical property-tax-cap and demographic pressures as Canastota CSD.
• Morrisville-Eaton Central School District: Adjacent Madison County, NY public K-12 district serving a similarly small rural-suburban population, operating under identical state aid and property tax framework.
• Madison Central School District: Madison County, NY public K-12 district of similar size and rural-suburban profile, sharing geographic, demographic, and funding characteristics with Canastota CSD.
• Stockbridge Valley Central School District: Small Madison County, NY public K-12 district with comparable enrollment size and rural footprint, subject to the same NYSED funding formula and property-tax-cap constraints.
• Sherrill City School District: Nearby central New York public K-12 district operating under NYSED and Madison-Oneida BOCES, with a similar small-city enrollment profile and property-tax-funded revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/canastotacsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canastota-central-school-dist

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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