What Creighton School District does

Creighton School District, legally Creighton Elementary School District No. 14, is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 4,700 students across nine schools in Central Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1884, the district operates as a government state entity under Arizona law with 730 staff and is one of the largest employers in Central Phoenix. The district's core offering is comprehensive K-8 public education delivered through nine schools: Biltmore Preparatory Academy, The Creighton Academy, Excelencia School, Larry C. Kennedy School (K-5), Loma Linda School, Monte Vista School, Iron Mountain Academy, William T. Machan School, and Gateway School. Programs include free full-day kindergarten, free breakfast and lunch for the 2026-2027 school year, a 1:1 iPad deployment for all students, Spanish Dual-Language instruction, gifted education, special education, athletics, and developmental preschool. Supporting infrastructure consists of child nutrition (2.2 million meals annually), student transportation (1,300 daily riders), a Family Resource Center serving 3,798 families since 2022, and an adult education program offering Spanish GED ($250/semester) and English literacy classes ($150/semester).

The district's operating technology stack comprises Edupoint PXP for student information systems (ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals), Clever for single sign-on, Finalsite for website management, LINQ Connect for cafeteria funds, Titan K12 for menu publishing, and Applitrack for HR applicant tracking. In Fall 2023, the Governing Board adopted a Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) framework establishing measurable academic targets including reducing 8th-grade math minimally-proficient outcomes from 73% to 48% by August 2028, increasing 8th-grade Black student math proficiency from 0% to 28% by August 2028, increasing emerging multilingual student language growth from 25% to 40% by August 2028, and raising 3rd-grade ELA proficiency from 18% to 41% by August 2028.

Revenue is generated through a public funding model combining Arizona state base per-pupil funding, federal education dollars, local property taxes, grants, and voter-approved bonds and overrides. Recent funding milestones include an $85 million voter-approved bond (November 2024) for new school construction, renovations, technology, and safety; a recurring $4.5 million Maintenance and Operations Override (approved November 2022) supporting staff retention, full-day kindergarten, arts, PE, and transportation; and a $2.9 million Capital Override (approved November 2020) for technology and equipment. Ancillary revenue streams include athletic participation fees ($25/season with $50/year and $200/family caps), Arizona state tax-credit donations (up to $200 individual / $400 joint filers), adult education tuition, and facility leasing income.

Name

Creighton School District

Legal name

Creighton Elementary School District No. 14

Website

https://creightonschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Creighton School District is a public K-8 district in Central Phoenix, Arizona, operating nine schools serving approximately 4,700 students. It offers comprehensive education, free meals, Spanish Dual-Language instruction, special education, and community services, funded by taxpayer dollars and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary education services
• K-8 school district
• Preschool programs
• Community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix, Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Creighton School District is a public school district funded primarily through state and federal dollars, local property taxes, and grants. Funding is divided into Maintenance and Operations (M&O) for day-to-day operations and Capital Funds for building/equipment. The district receives approximately $4.5 million from M&O Override (approved 2022) and $2.9 million from Capital Override (approved 2020). An $85 million bond was approved by voters in November 2024.
2. Tax Credit Donations: Arizona taxpayers can receive dollar-for-dollar tax credit on state tax return up to $200 for individuals and $400 for married couples filing jointly for contributions to extracurricular activities.
3. Student Activity Fees: Athletic participation fees of $25 per student per season with $50 maximum per student per school year and $200 maximum per family for all children for all activities.
4. Adult Education Programs: GED Classes in Spanish at $250 per semester and Adult English Literacy Classes at $150 per semester.
5. Facility Leasing: District offers facility leasing for community use of school spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Creighton School District operates as a public K-8 school district serving approximately 4,700 students across nine neighborhood schools in Central Phoenix, Arizona. The district delivers comprehensive educational services including core academics, Spanish Dual-Language immersion, gifted education, special education, preschool programs, athletics, child nutrition (2.2 million meals annually), and student transportation, supported by a Family Resource Center and Community Education Department.

Product overview

Creighton School District operates as a unified K-8 school district with 9 neighborhood schools serving approximately 4,700 students in Phoenix, Arizona. The district offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including core academics, Spanish Dual-Language immersion, gifted education, and special education services. Supporting infrastructure includes child nutrition (2.2 million meals annually), transportation (1,300 daily riders), athletics, community education with adult GED/literacy classes, and a Family Resource Center. The district recently completed construction at Larry C. Kennedy School and The Creighton Academy, and has an $85 million bond approved for ongoing facility improvements including Biltmore Preparatory Academy remodeling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biltmore Preparatory Academy
• Excelencia School
• Gateway School
• Larry C. Kennedy School
• Loma Linda School
• Monte Vista School
• Iron Mountain Academy
• William T. Machan School
• The Creighton Academy
• Preschool Programs
• Athletics Program
• Community Education
• Family Resource Center
• Child Nutrition and Wellness
• Transportation Services
• Special Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th grade math proficiency target: decrease minimally proficient from 73% to 48% by August 2028
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting partner, core partner and education partner.

• First Things Firstsupporting partnerOthersCommunity partner supporting the Creighton Family Resource Center in providing resources for a stronger and healthier community. First Things First focuses on early childhood health and development.
• City of Phoenixcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner collaborating on community wellness initiatives and services for Creighton families. City of Phoenix provides resources and support for district programs.
• AHCCCSsupporting partnerOthersArizona's Medicaid agency partner supporting healthcare access for eligible families served by the Family Resource Center.
• Mountain Park Health Centersupporting partnerOthersHealthcare partner providing medical services and health resources to Creighton families through the Family Resource Center network.
• Arizona Science Centereducation partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing science enrichment programs and resources for Creighton students and families.
• Phoenix Children's Hospitalsupporting partnerOthersHealthcare partner providing health resources and support services for Creighton families.
• Phoenix Public Libraryeducation partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing literacy resources, reading programs, and library access for Creighton students.
• St. Mary's Food Bankcore partnerOthersFood security partner providing food assistance and resources to Creighton families experiencing food insecurity.
• Valley Metrosupporting partnerOthersRegional transportation partner supporting transit resources and information for Creighton families.
• Feeding Studentssupporting partnerOthersNutrition partner supporting meal programs and food access for Creighton students.
• Heart Saverssupporting partnerOthersHealth and safety partner providing CPR and first aid training and resources for the Creighton community.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alhambra Elementary School District: Phoenix-area K-8 public elementary district with similar urban demographic profile and reliance on state funding and overrides. Competes with Creighton for the same families in the West/Central Phoenix corridor.
• Phoenix Elementary School District: Another Phoenix-based K-8 public school district serving a comparable urban, high-need student population in Central Phoenix. Directly comparable in grade span, student demographics, and reliance on voter-approved funding.
• Tempe Elementary School District: K-8 public elementary district in the Phoenix metro area with similar urban-suburban profile, comparable reliance on overrides/bonds, and similar grade span to Creighton.
• Roosevelt Elementary School District: South Phoenix K-8 elementary district serving a predominantly Hispanic, urban student population — closely comparable in demographics, scale, and educational programming.
• Washington Elementary School District: Large K-8 public elementary district serving North/Northwest Phoenix with comparable scale and urban demographics. Operates multiple schools and runs similar voter-approved capital programs.

Broad incumbents

• Scottsdale Unified School District: K-12 public school district serving Scottsdale and parts of Phoenix with overlapping elementary services and similar voter-approved funding mechanisms. Broader incumbent operating a wider portfolio.
• Paradise Valley Unified School District: Large K-12 public school district in North Phoenix/Scottsdale with overlapping K-8 services and similar voter-approved override/bond funding cycles. Broader scale and grade span than Creighton.
• Mesa Unified School District: Larger, broader K-12 public school district in the Phoenix metro area offering overlapping elementary and middle school services. A broader incumbent with similar funding mechanisms but much larger scale and a high school continuum.

Regional players

• Glendale Elementary School District: K-8 public elementary district in West Phoenix metro with similar urban demographic profile. Comparable grade span and operational model, though operating in a different sub-market of the Phoenix region.
• Isaac School District: Small K-8 public elementary district in Phoenix with comparable urban, high-needs demographics and similar operational structure. Governing Board member Heather Ayres has prior service here, reinforcing comparability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/csdsocial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaYor_hN6CVHBWbMHWIJZuw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CreightonElementarySchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/creighton_school_district
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creightonschooldistrict

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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