Crosby-Ironton Secondary

What Crosby-Ironton Secondary does

Crosby-Ironton Public Schools (School District #182) is a K-12 public school district headquartered at 711 Poplar Street in Crosby, Minnesota, operating two schools — Cuyuna Range Elementary (CRES, PreK-Grade 6) and Crosby-Ironton High School (Grades 7-12) — under the 'Learning Through Relationships' philosophy. Founded in 1914 with elementary schools consolidated in 1988, the district serves families in the Cuyuna Range, an area transitioning from historic iron mining to a mountain biking and outdoor recreation destination. The district operates branded programs including RangerMade (a student-led manufacturing and fabrication enterprise in a 2024 CTE wing), RangerJoe Coffee Company (a fundraising coffee line launched 2022 with Heroes Rise Coffee), Little Rangers/Little Miners early childhood education, Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) with Central Lakes College, the SchooLinks college/career platform, and a therapy dog program (Xander, launched 2026). Auxiliary revenue comes from student fees (yearbook at $75, ECFE tuition on a sliding scale, supply kits via Impacks, RangerJoe Coffee at $15/bag) and community donations (e.g., a $7,500 Ruttger's reading grant). Core revenue is government-funded through Minnesota state aid, local property taxes, and federal education funding, supplemented by partnerships with GPI-Crosby (manufacturing internships, announced June 2025) and the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership program. Technology stack is standard K-12 ed-tech: Google Workspace for Education, JMC Student Information System, Fastbridge and Capti ReadBasix assessments, Infinite Campus, Schoology LMS, and the Apptegy CMS for the district website and mobile app. Governance is by an elected six-member Board of Education (plus an appointed vacancy-filler) and Superintendent Rick Aulie (Class of '03 alumnus).

Name

Crosby-Ironton Secondary

Legal name

Crosby-Ironton School District #182

Website

https://ci.k12.mn.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crosby-Ironton Public Schools (District #182) is a K-12 public school district in Crosby, Minnesota, operating Cuyuna Range Elementary (PreK-6) and Crosby-Ironton High School (7-12) and serving families of the Cuyuna Range community.

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 Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Crosby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school district primarily funded through local property taxes, state aid from Minnesota Department of Education, and federal education funding
2. Student Fees and Program Revenue: Revenue from student activities, yearbook sales ($75 full price, surplus at $50), early childhood tuition with sliding scale, Ranger Joe Coffee sales ($15/bag), school supply kit orders through Impacks
3. Fundraising and Donations: Community donations including $7,500 from Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge Enhanced School Reading Fund, RangerMade products sold to local businesses, athletics season passes, PTO fundraising events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crosby-Ironton Secondary operates as part of Crosby-Ironton Public Schools (District #182), delivering public education from PreK through Grade 12 across two campuses: Cuyuna Range Elementary (PreK-6) and Crosby-Ironton High School (7-12). The district provides core academic instruction alongside Career and Technical Education (CTE), Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), early childhood programs, special education, athletics, arts, and a student-led manufacturing enterprise (RangerMade). Funding comes primarily from local property taxes, state aid, and federal education funding.

Product overview

Crosby-Ironton Public Schools is a single-district public school system comprising two schools: Cuyuna Range Elementary (CRES, PreK-Grade 6) and Crosby-Ironton High School (Grades 7-12). The district operates several branded programs including RangerMade, a student-led manufacturing and fabrication enterprise producing custom products for local clients; RangerJoe Coffee Company, a branded coffee fundraiser; the Little Rangers Family Center for early childhood education; and the Xander Therapy Dog program. The district also offers tuition-free PSEO college courses, comprehensive career and technical education with a state-of-the-art CTE wing, and the SchooLinks college and career readiness platform. Community education classes extend programming beyond traditional academics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cuyuna Range Elementary (CRES): Elementary school serving PreK through Grade 6
• Crosby-Ironton High School
• Little Rangers Family Center
• Ranger Career Pathways
• Little Miners

Products and services

• Cuyuna Range Elementary (CRES) Public elementary school serving PreK through Grade 6 in Crosby, Minnesota, featuring a statewide award-winning STEAM program, developmental early childhood programming, and comprehensive academic instruction for children of residents within district boundaries.
• Crosby-Ironton High School Public secondary school serving Grades 7-12 in Crosby, Minnesota, offering academic pathways for college readiness and technical training, with comprehensive registration, enrollment resources, and CTE programs including RangerMade.
• Little Rangers Family Center Tuition-based early childhood education program for ages 3-5 including Little Miners (3-year-olds) and Little Rangers (4-5-year-olds) programs, featuring developmentally appropriate activities, academic preparation, fine/gross motor development, and social-emotional learning with sliding scale and financial assistance options.
• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Interactive program for parents, caregivers, and children from birth through kindergarten featuring play-based activities, learning experiences, and family connection opportunities.
• Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Tuition-free college course program for 11th and 12th-grade students enabling dual high school and college credit through partner institutions such as Central Lakes College.
• RangerMade Student-led business enterprise within the CTE wing where students produce professional-grade products including custom outdoor signage, metalwork, welding projects, precision engraving for awards and plaques, digital media, decals, stickers, and branded apparel for local businesses and the community.
• RangerJoe Coffee Company School-based coffee fundraiser supporting Crosby-Ironton Athletics and Activities, sold at the Ranger Mine school store during sporting events. Features Ranger-themed coffee products in multiple flavors (Medium Roast, Dark Roast, Ultra Dark, Light Roast, Highlander Grog, Cinnamon, Raspberry White Chocolate, S'mores, Siren Summit) in partnership with Heroes Rise Coffee of Bemidji at $15 per bag.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Wing State-of-the-art CTE wing opened in 2024 featuring manufacturing, welding, and machining facilities with programs such as RangerMade student-led company, providing workforce preparation with actual business partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of students maintain 90% attendance rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Graphic Packaging International (GPI-Crosby)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025GPI-Crosby partnered with Crosby-Ironton High School CTE program to have students manufacture shipping brackets, providing real-world manufacturing experience. Students learned to program, machine, and weld parts meeting GPI quality standards. GPI also participates in Minnesota Job Skills Partnership allowing students to work in GPI's Machine Shop alongside experienced machinists as an internship program.
• Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge / Odyssey ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRuttger's Enhanced School Reading Fund, facilitated through the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, donated $7,500 to CRES for reading programs. This supports literacy initiatives at Cuyuna Range Elementary.
• CRMC (Cuyuna Regional Medical Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCRMC provided CPR and AED training to 9-12th grade health class students. Also sponsors community events like the Walk to HOPE organized by SALT group.
• Minnesota Job Skills PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program that allows high school students to spend part of their school day working in manufacturing facilities alongside experienced machinists, providing internship experience to encourage interest in machining careers.
• Central Lakes CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution for Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, allowing 11th and 12th grade C-I students to take tuition-free college courses earning dual high school and college credit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Detroit Lakes Public Schools: Rural Minnesota public school district of similar scale serving a lakes/recreation-based community, with comparable demographics and recreational-economy context.
• Little Falls Community Schools: Similar-sized rural Minnesota public school district on the Mississippi River, serving a comparable small-town population with full K-12 programming.
• Aitkin Public Schools: Neighboring rural Minnesota public school district of comparable size, also serving small communities in the same region with similar K-12 educational offerings. Most directly comparable peer given geographic proximity and scale.
• Pequot Lakes Public Schools: Small rural Minnesota public school district of similar scale, serving Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities. Comparable K-12 structure and rural context make this a strong peer.
• Milaca Public Schools: Small rural Minnesota public school district with similar enrollment profile and community-based identity. Directly comparable peer for K-12 rural education.
• Pierz Public Schools: Small rural Minnesota public school district of comparable enrollment scale and community profile. Directly comparable in structure (K-12, rural, central Minnesota).

Others

• Central Lakes College: Minnesota community and technical college that partners with C-I on PSEO dual credit. Not a competitor but a key educational partner and adjacent postsecondary institution in the same region.

Regional players

• Brainerd Public Schools: Larger public school district in the same Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota, providing regional context for C-I's offerings. Many C-I graduates and families interact with Brainerd as the regional hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CISchoolDist
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RangerNation-GOCICO
• Facebookfacebook.com/CrosbyIrontonSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/crosby-ironton-secondary

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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