What Casa Grande Elementary School District does

Casa Grande Elementary School District (CGESD / DBA "CGESD") is a public K-8 school district operating under the authority of the State of Arizona, governed by an elected Governing Board and headquartered at 220 W. Kortsen Rd., Casa Grande, Arizona. The district serves approximately 6,500 students through 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 C-STEM school (COIL), and 1 early childhood learning center (ECLC), and employs roughly 950 staff, making it the second-largest school district in Pinal County and one of the largest employers in the county.

CGESD delivers standard K-8 public education plus differentiated programs: a dedicated C-STEM curriculum via COIL, an early childhood learning program at ECLC, transportation services, and nutrition services. It implemented a 4-day school week in the 2022-2023 school year and has reported parent approval above 95% for 12 consecutive years. Operational technology is commodity-grade: PowerSchool handles enrollment, and the public-facing site is built on Apptegy's CMS, supplemented by iOS and Android apps and standard social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram). Average teacher compensation was $61,400 in FY 2025, a $4,034 year-over-year increase.

Revenue mechanics are typical for a public school district: Arizona state education funding, local property taxes, and bond elections. There are no tuition fees for residents; the district accepts tax-credit donations. A 2025 Bond Election has been referenced on the district website, indicating active capital funding pursuit. No revenue figure, audited total, or enrollment trend is publicly disclosed in the input.

Name

Casa Grande Elementary School District

Legal name

Casa Grande Elementary School District

Website

https://cgesd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Casa Grande Elementary School District is an Arizona public K-8 school district serving approximately 6,500 students across 13 schools and centers in Casa Grande, funded by state aid, property taxes, and bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 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 industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school district
• STEM education programs
• Student transportation services
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Casa Grande, Arizona

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: Funded through Arizona state education funding, local property taxes, and bond elections. Serves approximately 6,500 students across 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 C-STEM school, and 1 early childhood learning center.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Casa Grande Elementary School District operates a comprehensive K-8 public education system comprising 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 specialized C-STEM school (COIL), and 1 early childhood learning center (ECLC), serving approximately 6,500 students in Pinal County, Arizona. The district delivers curriculum and instruction, supplemented by student transportation services and nutrition programs. As a public school district, educational services are provided tuition-free to resident families.

Product overview

Casa Grande Elementary School District operates a comprehensive K-8 educational system comprising 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 C-STEM school (COIL), and 1 early childhood learning center (ECLC). The district serves approximately 6,500 students with 950 employees and provides educational programs along with support services including transportation and nutrition services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Public Education Program Comprehensive K-8 public education delivered through 8 elementary schools and 3 middle schools (Cactus Middle School, Casa Grande Middle School, and Villago Middle School), serving approximately 6,500 students in Casa Grande, Arizona. Tuition-free for district residents.
• COIL C-STEM School A specialized C-STEM (Computer Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) school within the CGESD system offering focused STEM education pathways for district students.
• Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Early childhood learning center providing educational programs for young children within the Casa Grande Elementary School District.
• Student Transportation Services Student transportation services for CGESD students, including bus drivers, transport assistants, and fleet management to support daily school attendance.
• School Nutrition Services School nutrition and food services for CGESD students, including cafeteria management and meal programs across district schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parent approval rating over 95% sustained for 12 years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kyrene School District: K-8 district serving the Chandler/Tempe/Ahwatukee area of the Phoenix metro. Closely aligned with CGESD in K-8-only structure, technology adoption, and parent-engagement practices.
• Maricopa Unified School District: Neighboring Pinal County K-12 district serving Maricopa, Arizona. Highly comparable to CGESD in suburban Arizona context, funding model, and student demographics, and competes for the same regional growth narrative.
• Gilbert Public Schools: Large Arizona K-12 district in the Phoenix metro. Comparable in scale, suburban Arizona context, and dependence on state funding, with overlapping community-demographic profile.
• Casa Grande Union High School District: Direct geographic peer serving grades 9-12 in Casa Grande, Arizona. Shares the same catchment and student feeder pipeline as CGESD, making it the most directly comparable K-12 counterpart for facilities, funding, and outcomes benchmarking.
• Tempe Elementary School District: Arizona K-8 district operating in the Phoenix metro. Comparable in grade band (K-8) and urban-suburban Arizona public-district context, and is frequently cited in Arizona K-8 district comparisons.
• Chandler Unified School District: One of Arizona's largest K-12 districts. Comparable in operating scale, STEM-program emphasis, and growing-suburb context, and is a useful upper-bound benchmark for a mid-sized district like CGESD.
• Florence Unified School District: Another Pinal County K-12 district centered on Florence, Arizona. Comparable in scale, governance model, and Arizona state-aid funding structure, providing a useful benchmark for similar mid-size Arizona public districts.

Broad incumbents

• Mesa Unified School District: Arizona's largest K-12 district. While broader than CGESD, it is highly comparable in funding model and is a standard reference point for Arizona public-district scale, salary benchmarks, and program design.

Others

• Arizona Department of Education: The state-level agency that administers the per-pupil funding and accountability framework CGESD operates within. Not a commercial competitor but the most relevant ecosystem participant for funding, policy, and regulatory benchmarking.

Regional players

• Sahuarita Unified School District: Southern Arizona K-12 district serving a similar suburban-growth catchment as CGESD. Comparable in growth profile and dependence on Arizona state funding, though in a different region of the state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cgesd4
• Facebookfacebook.com/CGESD4
• Instagraminstagram.com/cgelementaryschooldistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-grande-elementary-school-district

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