Collierville Schools

What Collierville Schools does

Collierville Schools is a public K-12 municipal school district headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, operating nine schools (six elementary, two middle, and one high school) serving approximately 9,000 students across PK-12. The district became an independent municipal school district in 2014 after separating from Shelby County Schools. It is overseen by a Board of Education that appoints the Director of Schools (currently Dr. Russell Dyer, appointed December 21, 2023). The core product is comprehensive K-12 education delivered through zoned school enrollment; differentiated offerings include a high school aviation program (with dual enrollment at University of Memphis and Tennessee College of Applied Technology, plus Tango Flight's aircraft-build curriculum), VEX Robotics competition programs at elementary and middle/high levels, career and technical education pathways, the Capturing Kids' Hearts social-emotional learning framework district-wide, and Dragon Games for students with disabilities. Operational services include summer camps, fine arts, family resource and counseling services, and the Collierville Cares anonymous safety reporting line.

Technology infrastructure is anchored by Apple devices provisioned through a tiered 1:1 model (iPads for PK-2 in-school, iPads with keyboard cases for grades 3-8 take-home, MacBooks for grades 9-12 take-home), with PowerSchool as the student information system, Schoology as the LMS, ParentSquare for family communication, ClassLink for single sign-on, Versatrans for bus routing, Tyler Employee Access for HR/payroll, SmartFind Express for substitute management, and Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for collaboration. The district operates a District AI Initiative integrated across curriculum and operations. Four campuses currently hold Apple Distinguished School status (Bailey Station ES, West Collierville MS for 2023-2026; Collierville ES and Crosswind ES for 2024-2027).

Funding is sourced from local property taxes, state education funding (Tennessee Basic Education Program), and federal grants; no tuition is charged for in-district students. Ancillary revenue includes $30 iPad and $60 MacBook device fees, meal program revenue, and supplementary grants from the Collierville Education Foundation (a 501(c)(3) that has issued over $2.2 million in grants since 1996, with a record $225,000 distributed in December 2023). Transportation is outsourced to Durham School Services under contract, with eligibility governed by a 1.5-mile parent responsibility zone. The district has earned recognitions including 2023 National Blue Ribbon School (Crosswind ES), Exemplary District designation from the Tennessee Department of Education for 2023-24, TSBA Board of Distinction, 2026 DALI District of Distinction in STEM & Career Pathways, and being one of only four Tennessee districts and 100 nationwide to achieve full pandemic recovery in both reading and math.

Name

Collierville Schools

Legal name

Collierville Schools

Website

https://colliervilleschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Collierville Schools is a public K-12 municipal school district serving approximately 9,000 students across nine schools in Collierville, Tennessee. Founded in 2014 after separating from Shelby County Schools, it offers PK-12 education plus differentiated programs in aviation, robotics, and STEM.

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 industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Design Programs (EDAHAFAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Primary secondary schooling
• Career technical education
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Collierville, Tennessee

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. No tuition charged for in-district students.
2. Collierville Education Foundation Grants: Teachers receive grants from the Collierville Education Foundation for classroom enhancements. Record $225,000 in grants distributed, with over $2.2 million issued to date since 1996.
3. Aviation Program Dual Enrollment: Aviation program offers dual enrollment through University of Memphis and Tennessee College of Applied Technology, providing college-level experience with hands-on training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collierville Schools is a public K-12 school district operating 9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, plus the Typical Peer Preschool Program) serving students in Collierville, Tennessee, from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district delivers comprehensive academic instruction, career and technical education pathways (including a signature Aviation Program with private pilot's license opportunity), 1:1 device learning, athletics, fine arts, special education, social-emotional programming, and student transportation, funded through property taxes, state aid, and federal grants with no tuition for in-district students.

Product overview

Collierville Schools is a unified K-12 public school district serving Collierville, Tennessee with comprehensive educational services across 9 schools. The district offers a core K-12 education program supplemented by technology-enhanced learning through a 1:1 device initiative (iPads for K-8, MacBooks for 9-12), the innovative Aviation Program at Collierville High School, VEX Robotics competitions, and Summer Camps. Additional services include Student Registration, Transportation (via Durham School Services), Fine Arts, Dragon Games for special needs students, and the Capturing Kids' Hearts social-emotional learning program. The district uses PowerSchool SIS for student information, ParentSquare for family communication, ClassLink for SSO, and Schoology for learning management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CS2030: Strategic plan mission: Empowering all students to achieve success through a comprehensive educational journey that prepares them for college, careers, and life
• Heart of Collierville Schools
• Capturing Kids' Hearts

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive public K-12 education across nine schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, plus Typical Peer Preschool) serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Core offering includes academic instruction, athletics, fine arts, social-emotional learning via Capturing Kids' Hearts, ESL, RTI2, and special education, free of tuition for in-district students.
• Aviation Program Career technical aviation pathway offered at Collierville High School enabling students to earn their private pilot's license and pursue FAA certifications while in high school. Delivered via partnership with University of Memphis, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), and Tango Flight, with industry connections to Helena Chemical, FedEx, and AirVenture. Region-unique at the high school level.
• Summer Camps Sports and activity camps for students in grades 1-9 offered during summer break through colliervillecamps.com, covering various sports and disciplines with focus on fundamentals, mechanics, and general knowledge. Paid registration separate from school-year enrollment.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation provided district-wide by contracted partner Durham School Services on all instructional days, with eligibility based on 1.5-mile Parent Responsibility Zone. Bus Route Finder tool (Versatrans) and bus stop lookup available online for in-district families.
• VEX Robotics Programs Competitive robotics programs spanning elementary VEX IQ and middle/high school VEX V5RC teams across multiple schools, with teams regularly qualifying for state and world championships. Distinct extracurricular STEM enrollment pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 3rd in Tennessee for ACT composite score (23.7 average) and 66.6% meeting ACT benchmark
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Dual enrollment partnership for aviation program providing college-level coursework and credit for high school students pursuing aviation careers
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership providing technical education and certification pathways for aviation maintenance and related career technical programs
• Helena ChemicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner supporting aviation program and providing career connections for students in the aerospace pathway
• FedExminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner providing career exposure and connections for students in the aviation and logistics career pathway
• AirVentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry connection providing aviation career exposure and experiential learning opportunities for students
• Durham School ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted transportation provider operating school buses on all instructional days. Contact: (901) 861-0256
• Landers Auto GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business providing $5,000 checks to each school's Teacher of the Year and supporting athletic facilities through naming rights at outdoor complex
• Collierville Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal civic organization providing $1,000 awards to Principal and Supervisor of the Year, student scholarships, and volunteer support
• Tango FlightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurn-key aviation education program providing curriculum and support for hands-on aircraft building (RV-12iS airplane) with emphasis on aerospace, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and design engineering

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lakeland School System: Municipal K-12 system in Lakeland, Tennessee (Shelby County area), one of the smallest municipal districts formed from the 2014 Shelby County separation. Closely comparable in scale and suburban Memphis profile.
• Germantown Municipal School District: Also separated from Shelby County Schools in 2014 as a municipal district serving a similarly affluent Memphis suburb, with comparable enrollment size and demographics. The most directly comparable peer given shared origin, geography, and operational scale.
• Franklin Special School District: Tennessee special (municipal) school district serving grades K-8 in Williamson County. Closely comparable as a high-performing Tennessee municipal district with strong community support and award designations.
• Millington Municipal Schools: Tennessee municipal school district serving Millington in Shelby County. Comparable in that it is also a small municipal K-12 system, though its demographics and economic base differ from Collierville.
• Arlington Community Schools: Municipal district serving Arlington, Tennessee, also in the Shelby County region. Comparable size and suburban Memphis context, with a similar mix of elementary and secondary schools.
• Bartlett City Schools: Tennessee municipal school district in the greater Memphis/Shelby County area operating multiple K-12 schools with similar suburban demographics. Comparable in size and public-district operating model, though with a different city formation history.

Broad incumbents

• Knox County Schools: Larger Tennessee public school district operating in the Knoxville metro. Comparable as a Tennessee public K-12 system but materially larger and less affluent-suburban in profile.

Regional players

• Tipton County Schools: Tennessee public school district adjacent to Shelby County. Comparable as a public K-12 system in the same region, though with different demographics and performance profile.
• Williamson County Schools: One of Tennessee's highest-performing suburban districts, sharing Collierville's reputation for academic excellence and affluent demographic profile. Comparable in outcomes and brand reputation, though materially larger in scale.
• Maryville City Schools: High-performing Tennessee municipal district east of Knoxville. Comparable as a small, award-winning Tennessee public school district, though operating in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colliervilleschools

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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